Office review·October 12, 2023

On 10/12/23, Licensee Claudia Garcia and Administrator Lizette Lerma came to the office for an informal conference. Present during the conference were Licensing Program Managers (LPMs) Mariela Ramon, and Claretta Yates, and Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Donna Maddox, Babatunde Ibitoye,Justeene Tamayo and Kuliema Calloway. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Department\342\200\231s concern with the operation of facilities: 367750034. The following items were discussed: On 06/28/23, and 06/29/23. Violations of over capacity were cited, civil penalties for failure to correct deficiencies, repeated violations within 12 months, and fire clearance violations were also issued. On 06/28/23 Ratio the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having 28 preschoolers in the outdoor play area being supervised by 2 staff exceeding the teacher child ratio. On 08/18/23: The following incidents were observed during the LPA review of the children's records: On 06/13/23, a day-care child slapped another day-care child in the face. On 6/14/23, a day-care child bit another day-care child and left a bite mark on the left side of the child\342\200\231s back. On 06/15/2023, a day-care child showed their private part to another day-care child. On 7/12/23, a day-care child bit another day-care child on their right arm and left teeth marks. On 7/13/23, a day-care child bit another day-care child and left bite marks on the child\342\200\231s back. The facility was cited a Type A deficiency: 101223 (a)(2)Personal Rights The facility did not report the unusual incidents mentioned above to the Community Care Licensing Division. A Type \342\200\234B\342\200\235 deficiency was cited for Reporting Requirements. Qualifications for newly appointed Assistant Director: As of this date the department has not received the required documents for the Assistant Director. LPMs Ramon and Yates reminded Licensee Garcia and Administrator Lizette Lerma that a safe environment for children, the required license capacity limitations, and fire safety to ensure the health and safety of children in care must always be maintained. There is a waiver granted on 09/27/22: Licensee Garcia was advised if the facility compliance plan is not maintained the waiver issued on 09/27/22 will be revoked. The following Title 22 Regulations were provided to the licensee: Section: H$S 1596.8595(a)(1(3)-Posting Licensing Reports Section: 101212(b)(1)-Reporting Requirements Section: 101212(d)(1)(c) Reporting Requirements Section: 101161(a)- Limitations of Capacity: Section: 101216.3-Ratio Section: 101223- Personal Rights Section: H&S1548- Civil Penalties LPMs Ramon and Yates provided the licensee with information regarding the Technical Support Program (TSP) and explained the program is a non-cost benefit to assist licensees in coming into compliance. The TSP consultant assistant is a neutral party that determines some areas of improvement and guides licensees to assist in operating within the bounds of regulations and statutes, developing systems for implementation, and providing best practice suggestions. The licensee was further advised if facilities continue to operate out of compliance, the next step for our Department will be to seek legal advice for possible administrative action. The licensee Claudia Garcia agrees to seek outside vendor training with Resource and Referral, or any other vendor, regarding Title 22 Regulations, with a focus on the above identified sections. The Licensee shall provide proof of the training attendance to the Licensing Department by January 12, 2024. This report was reviewed and given to the licensee Claudia Garcia.