Follow-up on corrections·October 11, 2023

On 10/11/2023, Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA's) Lorena Valenzuela and Cindy Hamilton conducted an unannounced case management visit to the facility. LPA met with Assistant Director Andrea Cumpen. The purpose of the case management visit is to discuss information received during a review of an incident that occurred at the facility. Confidential interviews revealed Staff #1 (S1) is a teacher in a preschool room #1. Witness interviews revealed S1 will often take children from room #1 into preschool room #2 and will ask other staff to change the diaper off children who have had bowel movements. Interviews corroborated that Staff 1 has refused to change the diapers of children in care. Interviews and records revealed teacher/job duties include providing “care routines” including diapering, to meet the needs of the children in care. Based on interviews and records review, the facility is cited for violation of Title 22, Section 101223 (a) (3), Personal Rights. See LIC809D for cited deficiency. This is a repeat violation within the past 12 months of the same regulation Section 101223 (a) (3) Personal Rights, this will result in a civil penalty for $250. An exit interview was conducted, appeal rights discussed, and a copy of this report, LIC 809d and LIC 421FC was provided to Assistant Director,Andrea Cumpen. The Notice of Site Visit was provided, the facility representative was reminded this notice must be posted for 30 days.