Follow-up on corrections·September 4, 2024

On 9/04/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Chan conducted case management visit. Upon arrival, the LPA met with Director Taryn Stephens. LPA was led on walk through of the facility and a census was taken. LPA observed 48 preschool children and 4 staff. Children were napping when LPA arrived While LPA was touring the facility, it was discovered that 1 preschool classroom has 16 children (2 awake and both went to the bathroom and 14 children napping) with only 1 staff. LPA reminded the director that there should be another teacher readily available to be in ratio. No teacher was available right away to cover for ratio. Based on observation the following deficiency was discussed and cited. The facility was not in compliance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Section 101230(c) Please refer to LIC809D for details of deficiency. Director was provided with a copy of California Code of Regulation Title 22 Div 12, Section 101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio and 101230 Activities. LPA Chan informed Director Taryn Stephens, that this report dated 09/4/2024 documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA informed Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 09/4/2024 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Director Taryn Stephens. Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. The director was informed that the notice of the site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of 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. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above.