complaint·September 22, 2023

A review of staff criminal records on this date indicated all facility staff or individuals who require caregiver background checks have received a criminal record clearance and a child abuse index clearance, or an exemption clearance. Allegation: Unqualified teachers working at the day care. The Department received a complaint on 07/24/2023 alleging the facility has unqualified staff working at the facility. On 07/24/2023 the reporting party alleged the facility had unqualified teachers. The LPA was unable to interview the complaint, due to no contact information . On 07/26/2023 the LPA interviewed 4 staff (S2, S3, S4, S5) who were hired to work as lead teachers in the facility. 2 of 4 staff admitted to not being fully qualified to work directly with children. On 7/26/2023 the LPA requested that the director send completed records of all teachers working directly with children. LPA’s census of teachers on 7/26/2023 was 11 staff members. LPA received 4 incomplete files on 7/28/2023. On 7/26/2023 the LPA received an email from the licensee requesting a waiver for unqualified staff. LPA emailed the director for a completed record for staff working with children on 8/10/2023. LPA never received the completed files. LPA conducted a visit on 8/17/2023 for the purpose of reviewing teacher qualifications and files. Based on the record review there are 3 out of 3 lead teachers that are not qualified. Based on interviews and LPA’s record review the facility is operating with unqualified staff. The preponderance of the evidence standard has been met and the allegation is substantiated. The facility did not meet the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Division 12, and regulations not met were observed, discussed, and cited at the time of the visit. Page 2 The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed and cited today: 101216.1(c)(1)(A) Copy of 101216.1 & 101239 Regulation was provided to director. Due to the Type A violations cited today, 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 them to the parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. The licensee is to keep an acknowledgment receipt (LIC 9224) signed by parents in each child’s file. In addition, the licensee shall immediately post upon receipt of the Proof of Correction for 30 consecutive days. An exit interview was conducted with the Director, KALUGAMPITIYA, LILAMANI 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. The director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First-level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above.