Follow-up·March 24, 2025

On March 24, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Ana Rodriguez and Carol Heath conducted a Case Management Inspection at the facility and was met by the Facility Director Michella Evans. The LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection deliver a copy of the Accusation Exclusion Action for Kimberly M Lepere. LPAs was permitted entry by the Facility Director. The Director guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Upon entry to the facility, the LPA observed 25 children in care and 7 staff providing care and supervision. During the inspection, LPAs explained the details of the Accusation Exclusion Action for Kimberly M Lepere. LPAs observed that the employee/parent, Kimberly M Lepere was not present. Per the director, Kimberly M. Lepere was never employed at the facility. The Accusation Exclusion Action for Kimberly M Lepere was discussed in detail with the Director. They are aware that Kimberly M Lepere must not be physically present in the facility, nor can they have contact with children in care. The Director acknowledges the receipt of the Accusation Exclusion Action served today, Monday, March 24, 2024. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has determined that Kimberly M Lepere continued or future contact with clients or presence in any community care facility, child care facility, residential care facility for the elderly, or any other facility licensed by the CDSS constitutes a threat to the health, welfare, or safety of the clients in care. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this Report, a Notice of Site visit, Accusation Exclusion Action were provided and discussed with the Director.