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Inspection visit

Complaint

TOWE, SUELicense 3136221621 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

An unannounced inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst Owens. LPA Owens met with Sue Towe, Licensee. Present at time of inspection were licensee, her assistant and 12 day care children. The purpose of the inspection is to open and close a complaint investigation. LPA made observations, conducted interviews, and obtained documents relevant for the investigation. Based on interviews licensee assistant was alone with 12 children. Licensee was on her way back from an appointment and her second assistant left the home, leaving one assistant alone with 12 children for approximately 10-15 minutes. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met during this investigation, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3 are being cited on the attached LIC9099D. This is a Type A deficiency, hence AB633 Notification Applies: Upon receipt of this report, the report must be posted along with the notice of site visit for 30 days for parents to view. Licensee must inform the parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to the parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months via form LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports. Notice of site visit posted.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 102416.5(e)Type A

    STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY

    STAFFING RATIO & CAPACITY:If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). This requirement was not met; Licensee was returning from an appointment and one of her assistants left before she returned, leaving one assistant alone with 12 children. This is an immediate risk to children.

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What happened during the May 8, 2024 inspection of TOWE, SUE?

This was a complaint inspection of TOWE, SUE on May 8, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to TOWE, SUE on May 8, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "STAFFING RATIO & CAPACITY:If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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