Incident investigation·March 1, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samuel Lopez arrived at the facility to conduct a case management visit in response to the receipt of an unusual incident report (UIR). The UIR was received by the licensing agency on 2/22/2022. The UIR documented an incident involving a flood in one of the infant rooms. Upon arrival this date on 3/1/2022, LPA Lopez met with facility Director/Licensee Tiffany Madrid and stated the purpose of the visit. Records were reviewed and interview was conducted. From the interview and documentation received, it was determined that upon opening the facility on 2/22/2022, specifically one of the infant classrooms, that there had been a flood. The infant room was closed, parents were notified, and a flood response company was called in. It was discovered that a pipe had busted/broken from the ceiling, causing the flood. Since the facility had two additional infant rooms, accommodations were made to assure care would continue for the infants from the flooded classroom. The classroom affected remains closed while repairs are being done. Repairs and re-opening is scheduled for 4 weeks. Regarding the incident reported and based on information obtained, there does not appear to be a violation of Title 22 regulations. However, during the tour, LPA Lopez observed a violation of regulations, unrelated to the incident reported. LPA Lopez observed a staff member, providing care and supervision to children in care, that did not have a Criminal Record Clearance associated to the facility. See LIC809-D for cited deficiency Licensee Tiffany Madrid was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. A Civil Penalty has been assessed during this inspection. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the “California Department of Social Services”. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE IN THE MAIL. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE. DO NOT SEND CASH. LPA Samuel Lopez informed licensee Tiffany Madrid that this report dated, 3/1/2022, document(s) a Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Also, LPA Samuel Lopez informed the licensee Tiffany Madrid to provide a copy of this licensing report dated, 3/1/2022, that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Tiffany Madrid.