Follow-up on corrections·March 23, 2023

On 3/23/2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Samuel Lopez and Rachel Zeron arrived at the facility to conduct an inspection for an unrelated issue. During the inspection, LPA Lopez toured the facility to obtain a census and verify that staff on site had a Criminal Record Clearance. LPA Lopez observed a staff member providing Care and Supervision to children in care that had not obtained a Criminal Record Clearance. See LIC809-D for cited deficiency. Director Natasha Abuata 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 the Director Natasha Abuata that this report dated March 23, 2023 document(s) (1) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are 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 on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Also, LPA Samuel Lopez informed the Director Natasha Abuata to provide a copy of this licensing report dated March 23, 2023 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 Director Natasha Abuata.