Complaint·December 9, 2022

The director was asked again what happen to C1 on 09/29/2022. The complainant stated that the director recanted the statement that another child fell on C1 and assumed that is what happen. The director then stated to the complainant that a teacher in the classroom went to retrieve their purse from a closet and a bed frame fell on top of C1. On 10/07/2022 LPA, Gutierrez made an unannounced inspection to the facility to investigate the alleged allegation. LPA interviewed director, 2 staff and 05 children during the visit, reviewed facility records for attendance for staff and children on 09/27/2022. LPA also observed the classroom where the incident took place on 09/27/2022. During t he staff interviews on 10/07/2022 , it was revealed by director that the parent was not called immediately and that the parent was told a different statement when C1 was picked up on 09/27/2022 than what happened due to a language barrier with the staff that was present on 09/27/2022. On 09/28/2022 LPA asked the director if the parent was provided an incident report. The director stated that a report was given on 09/27/2022 but did not provide an updated incident report on 09/28/2022. The director also stated that the facility did not report the incident to their local licensing regional office. Staff #1 was interviewed who stated that when the incident happened, he/she was at lunch right outside the classroom and was called in by Staff #2 to help. S1 stated that when they entered the classroom C1 was crying and then fell back to sleep. S1 stated that S2 said that two other children were playing with the cots, one of the cots fell on C1 while C1 was sleeping. S2 stated that during nap time 12:00 \342\200\223 2:30 PM , S2 observed C2 go under the cot elevating it and the cot landed on C1. S2 stated that they immediately checked on C1, who didn\342\200\231t appear to have injuries at the time, C1 fell back asleep. On 10/07/2022 LPA, Gutierrez interviewed 05 children and due to the children\342\200\231s age development LPA could not qualify C1 and C2. There were no disclosures regarding the incident by the ot her 3 children intervi ewed. LPA contacted 7 parents. On 11/16/2022 and 11/23/2022 LPA left messages for 3 of the parents and 4 parent interviews were conducted 11/08/2022-11/16/2022. Parent #1, Parent #2 and Parent #4 stated that their children come home with bruises, scratches and at one time there was an injury that resulted in medical attention. All three parents stated that there was no aid applied and Parent #1 and #2 stated that the incidents that occurred were never communicated to them until they addressed concerns with the facility director. Page 2 of 3 LPA reviewed Records on 10/07/2022 for the date of 09/27/2022, records show that the incident occurred between 12:01 PM -1:03 PM while Staff #2 was providing supervision and care. It was further revealed upon records review and statement provided by the director that the incident was not reported in a timely manner to the parent as well as not reporting other incidents to parents and the facilities local licensing regional office. Based on records, interview statements and observation, the allegation referenced on this report is substantiated. A substantiated finding means that the complaint is substantiated, and the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. The following violations were revealed and is being cited Type B deficiencies in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Section 101229 (a) Responsibility for Care and Supervision and Section 101212 (d) (1) (B) (C) (f) Reporting Requirements please refer to attached 9099 (D). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Assistant Director, Margarita Calero . Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The facility representative 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. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Page 3 of 3