Follow-up on corrections·January 29, 2024

On 01/29/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Romy Castanon conducted a Case Management due to deficiencies observed during today's visit. LPA Castanon met with Site Facilitator (SF) Heidi Argent. Observed at the time of the visit was a total of 26 children and 4 staff members. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions, except for Aida Gurrola (start date: 01/16/2004). LPA informed SF staff above was not listed as associated to the facility on report summary. Upon further review of the staff personnel file, there is no documentation in relation to Staff Aida completing a background check. After reviewing two Licensing Department systems including Guardian, LPA determined a fingerprint clearance does not exist for Staff Aida. A civil penalty is being assessed today. Based on LPA\342\200\231s interview conducted with Site Facilitator and record review, the facility is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Section 101170(e)(1) Criminal Background Clearance for one (1) staff not cleared to work at the facility. Appeal Rights were discussed. The Site Facilitator was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Facilitator Heidi Argent. Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Licensee shall have LIC9224 (Acknowledgement of Receipt) signed and kept in each child's file . (End of Report)