Follow-up·April 20, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tran conducted a case management visit to address a violation of facility was operating out of ratio, which was discovered during an investigation. LPA met with Director Cheri Payne and informed the Director of the purpose of the visit. During today's visit, a tour of the facility was conducted. The overall census observed was 45 preschool children and 8 toddlers supervised by 7 staff in the 5 classrooms. During an investigation, in which, both staff #4 (S4) and the Director confirmed that S4, who did not meet qualification to work alone with the toddlers, was providing care for 2 toddlers alone on 02/22/2023, while the Director was meeting with the main teacher of the toddler classroom for about 30-45 minutes, between 5pm and 6pm. Due to having unqualified staff, S4 working alone with the toddlers, facility was operating out of ratio in the toddler component. Based on LPA’s interviews conducted with staff, the following deficiency is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Sub Chapter 2 Section 101416.5(b) Staff-Infant Ratio is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Due to the Type A violation, the licensee shall post and provide copies of the report to parents/guardians of the children in care at the facility by the next business day, and shall provide to the parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. In addition, the licensee shall immediately post upon receipt the Proof of Correction for 30 consecutive days and provide a copy to current and enrolling parents. The licensee is to keep Acknowledgement Receipt (LIC 9224) signed by parents in each child’s file . Failure to post Type A reports for 30 days will result in a Civil Penalty of $100.00 Exit interview was conducted. The Notice of Site Visit was posted. Appeal Rights was explained. A copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058) was provided. First level appeal is to Regional Manager, address is above on the report.