Follow-up·December 6, 2023

On 12/06/2023 the licensing program analyst conducted a case management visit and met with the director Tiffanny Poon. Census: Room4C- 8 Children and 1 Staff / Room 4D- 5 Children and 1 Staff The facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, before initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA interviewed staff regarding vermin in the facility, it was determined that the facility had a vermin problem. LPA interviewed staff regarding health & safety procedures for food preparation while the facility has been dealing with vermin in their kitchen. LPA interviewed staff 1-5 and it was determined that the facility staff were not washing the cutting boards that were left out on the counter. The cutting boards are used to cut snack. The facility staff handbook is not specific on procedures of food preparation, the LPA requested proof of food preparation training certificates and none were obtain during the visit. During the 12/06/2023 visit the director demonstrated to the LPA training agenda from 4 of 4 staff present in the facility. During the case management visit an incident that occurred on 08/30/2023 was disclosed. On 09/20/2023 LPA interviewed 4 staff members at the facility. LPA interviewed S1 on 10/28/2023. S2-S4 mentioned an incident that occurred on 08/30/2023 where S1 put C1 inside an empty classroom while having an emotional outburst. S1 asked S2 and S3 to lock the door from the outside, while S1 stayed in the room with C1. Both S2 and S3 declined to lock the door during the incident. S1 remained in the empty classroom with the door shut with C1 during the incident for approximately 5 min mentioned by S2. 12/06/2023 S2 and S3 mentioned that the facility door for the classroom S1 attempted to lock themselves in with C1 did not have a lock. Therefore the door could not be locked and physically keep a child restrained in an area. It was determined that C1 wa s not treated with dignity in his/her personal relationship with staff during this incident and the facility will be cited for personal rights. On 09/20/2023, LPA conducted interviews with 3 (C1-C3) children. 1 out of the three children interviewed on that date was assessed using a combination of color-related questions and a truth/lie series. 1 of 3 children made no disclosures of personal rights being violated. On 09/20/2023, LPA reached out to nine parents. Out of these nine parents contacted on that day , zero engaged in conversations with LPA. On 09/20/2023, LPA reviewed C1\342\200\231s record for incident reports and communication logs. LPA obtained a copy of the incident report communication with the C1\342\200\231s caregiver about the incident that occurred on 08/30/2023. S3 mentioned that the incident was not reported to CCLD. Based on LPA\342\200\231s interviews conducted with 5 staff members. The facility violated C1\342\200\231s rights and failed to report it to Community Care Licensing. A consultation was provided on reporting requirements. Based on LPA\342\200\231s record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not reporting the unusual incidents that threatened the physical and emotional health or safety of C1\342\200\231s while in care which poses an immediate health, and safety or personal rights risk to children in care. 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. The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed and cited today: 101227 (14) Food Services , 102423, (a)(3) Personal Rights and 101212 (d)(C) Reporting Requirements An exit interview was conducted with Director, Tiffanny Poon. 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 at the address listed above