complaint·March 6, 2024

outside by Staff #2 and \342\200\234let off some energy\342\200\235 since the rain had stopped. It was also disclosed that S2 stood in the doorway of the classroom to supervise the children that were allowed to go outside and to also supervise the children who chose to stay inside the classroom. Confidential interviews disclosed to LPA that there were approximately five to six children outside of the classroom. Confidential interviews disclosed that while the children were outside the classroom playing one of the children exposed themselves to the other children, laid in a water puddle and spit water on another child. These incidents were not witnessed by S2 who was responsible for supervising the children outside and the S2 was made aware that these incidents had occurred by the other children outside who witnessed the incidents when the children ran back to the classroom. Per records review, LPA observed video footage that showed four children outside on the blacktop for one minute, with no direct supervision. During LPA\342\200\231s visit to CCC on February 27, 2024, LPA observed the field to be across the parking lot/blacktop from the classroom. Confidential interviews also disclosed that sometimes the children are allowed to go outside by themselves as long as an older child is present. Regarding the allegation, staff did not assist day care children with obtaining dry clothing, it was alleged that staff allowed children to go outside and jump in puddles of water resulting in one of the children going home soaking wet. Interviews disclosed that a child was allowed to go outside after it had been raining and came back into the class soaking wet. Confidential interviews disclosed that the child did go home in the wet clothes. Per review of records, LPA observed video footage of four children outside on the blacktop and one clearly jumping in puddles of water. Based on confidential interviews and records review, the preponderance of evidence has been met and the allegations that staff left day care children unattended outside and staff did not assist day care children with obtaining dry clothing are substantiated. The facility is being cited a Type A violation of Title 22, Section 101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and a Type B violation of Section 101223(a)(3) Personal Rights which poses a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care. LPA informed Director Type A citations shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. LPA also advised Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 3/06/2024 that documents a Type A citation 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. Director stated she understood. In addition, the CCC was assessed Civil penalties on this visit. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the \342\200\234California Department of Social Services\342\200\235. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE IN THE MAIL. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE. DO NOT SEND CASH. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, Appeal Rights, a completed LIC 9224 and Notice of Site Visit were provided to Director. The Director was reminded that the Notice of Site visit must remain posted for 30 consecutive days and violation of this regulation may result in additional civil penalties.