complaint·February 6, 2024

Based on LPA interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the licensee’s admission that facility staff did not allow a child in care access to the bathroom, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. A California Code of Regulations, Title 22, 101223(a)(2) Personal Rights is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. LPA Rachel Zeron, informed licensee Director Gale Van Duzer that this report dated 02/06/2024 documents 101223(a)(2) Personal Rights, Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. A civil penalty was issued for this violation. Also, LPA Rachel Zeron, informed the licensee Gale Van Duzer to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 02/06/204 that documents any 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.