Correction check·October 24, 2024

On 10/24/24, at time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelli Waters arrived unannounced for physical inspection for the facility and conduct a Proof of Corrections visit. LPA Waters met with Director Katrina Wanemacher, explained the purpose of today's visit, completed a visual inspection of the facility, and took census. During a previous visit conducted by LPA Waters on 10/10/24, the facility was issued a citation for Title 22 Child Care Regulation 1596.871(c)(1)(A). The plan of correction included ensuring that Staff 6 (S6) would not return to the facility until S6’s criminal background check had completely cleared as determined by Guardian. The director was to keep LPA informed on the status of S6’s clearance. During the facility inspection, LPA Waters confirmed that S6 was not on site and had not returned to the facility since 10/10/24. The director informed the LPA that S6 had went to get re-fingerprinted and provided LPA Waters with a Livescan receipt dated 10/10/24. The director nor S6 have been able to reach Guardian directly to determine why the clearance for S6 has been in process for over a year. LPA Waters had Director Wanemacher complete the LIC 9182 form for S6 and will have the Community Care Licensing Riverside Regional Office input the information as well. Director Wanemacher will continue to check on status of S6 and will not allow S6 to enter the facility to work until clearance is fully eligible. LPA reminded Director 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, prior to 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. Based on observations made during today's visit, the plan of correction has been met and the citation has been cleared. An exit interview was conducted, and LPA provided Director Katrina Wanemacher, with a Proof of Correction letter and a copy of this report. Notice of Site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days.