Office review·June 22, 2023

Facility’s District Manager Deanne McCashland, and Acting Director/Assistant Director Aimee Valentin met with License Program Analyst (LPA) Romy Castanon, LPA Anna Francesca Chan and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Patricia Magana on 06/22/2023. The meeting was held to discuss recent inspection citations and assist the facility in meeting the requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12. The following citations were discussed: 02/01/2023 – Type A 101170(e)(1) Criminal Record Clearance (there was no criminal clearance information for one staff member) 03/09/2023 – Type A 101170(e)(1) Criminal Record Clearance (there was no criminal clearance information for one staff member) 03/09/2023 – Type A 101216.3(a) Teacher-Child Ratio (staff disclosed being out of ratio numerous times). 03/23/2023 – Health & Safety 1596.8595(a)(3) Posting licensing report by childcare facility or home; duration of posting; civil penalty for failure to comply; reports to be provided to parents or guardian of each child receiving services (facility did not post licensing reports) Licensee was advised subsequent citations within the next 12 months will result in civil penalties. Printed Resources Provided: A copy of each Title 22 Regulations for citations listed above and TSP brochure. Virtual Resources Provided: Facility representatives were informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov or may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at www.ccld.ca.gov Continue to page 2 Page 2 LPA provided information about the E-Learning Modules available at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org LPA also provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian The facility representatives were advised to check the Child Care Licensing web site at www.ccld.ca.gov for quarterly updates, forms, and regulations. Facility representatives are currently enrolled to receive updates. Facility representatives were reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Facility representatives were informed about the Technical Support Program (TSP) regarding compliance. The TSP brochure was provided. District Manager stated the facility is interested in participating in TSP, LPA Chan will submit referral. Increased unannounced visits to the facility maybe conducted by the department. The department shall visit facilities as often as necessary to ensure the quality of care provided. The facility representatives stated the following changes have taken place: Criminal Record Clearance: The facility started a new process when hiring by reviewing files thoroughly and created a new hire template and checklist with licensing forms. Facility also stated they started using Guardian to transfer employees and to associate new hires before the staff start training. Two meetings were held district wide to ensure all facilities are following Guardian procedures. Teacher Ratio: Facility coordinates with sister schools and Childcare Careers for sub list of teachers on who can cover shifts. Facility re-evaluates staff schedules and switches teachers when necessary. Facility has hired 3 new staff members following the incident. As a last resort, the director will close a classroom and inform parents that facility is low on staff and could not accept more children that day. Continue to page 3 Page 3 Postings: Licensing reports and Notice of Site Visit were posted and parents were notified and given copies of licensing reports on 03/23/2023. Exit interview conducted with District Manager Deanne McCashland and Acting Director/Assistant Director Aimee Valentin, who agree with the above. A copy of this report was printed and emailed to each facility representative. End of Report