Follow-up on corrections·March 5, 2024

On March 5, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA’s) William Chancellor and Kelli Waters conducted a case management visit to address an issue separate from complaint investigation (Complaint Control Number 10-CC-20240216153614) which was conducted. During the complaint investigation, LPA observed classroom 3 had one teacher (S1) and fifteen (15) children, eight (8) were awake on their cots. In classroom 4, there was one staff (S2) and thirteen (13) children, four (4) children were awake and two (2) were not on their cots. In classroom 7, there was one (1) teacher and seventeen (17) children, eight (8) were awake. Only one classroom was within ratio, classroom 6 had two teachers and fourteen (14) children, six (6) were awake. Interviews revealed that staff go on their lunch one at a time during nap time, leaving one teacher with more than 12 children. Five of five interviews confirmed that not all children will be napping but staff must take their lunch, so they will leave one teacher with more than twelve children and a second staff member is not always available to step in. On March 5, 2024 LPA’s returned and observed three of four classrooms out of ratio during nap. Classroom 4 had thirteen (13) children and one teacher with two children awake. Classroom 7 had sixteen (16) children and one teacher, with eight (8) children awake. Classroom 6 had fourteen (14) children with one teacher and twelve (12) children awake. Classroom 3 was in ratio had 15 children and two teachers while all children were asleep. Additionally, on April 20, 2023, the facility was cited for being out of ratio, specifically during nap where one staff will be providing supervision for up to 24 children who are not all asleep or on their cots. Per Health and Safety Code 1596.99 (2)(A), this is deemed a Repeat Violations within 12 months and a $1000-dollar civil penalty will be assessed. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1) Section 101230 Activities is being citied. A Civil Penalty has been assessed on this visit. 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. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided along with appeal rights. A Notice of Site Visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.