Follow-up·September 19, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keely Messerschmidt arrived at the facility on a case management inspection. LPA met with Facility Representative Pedro Reyes, and provided purpose of inspection. At the time of inspection, LPA toured the facility and took census. LPA observed that during this time, the center was operating within ratio and noted that the classrooms were adequately staffed. LPA Messerschmidt arrived at facility on the purpose of conducting an annual inspection. Upon inspection LPA was notified by Mr. Reyes that the Director had left recently for the day due to a death in her family, and that the Assistant Director was on vacation. LPA was able to speak with Director Maria Hernandez via telephone to confirm that she would not be returning and provide details for the visit. During inspection it was discovered that the keys to access staff and child files were not on site. Unable to access these files LPA Messerschmidt is unable to conduct the annual inspection. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care and therefore a Type B citation will be issued. Also, during the visit LPA verified that all staff have their background clearances and are associated to the license, however, it was found that S1 is not associated to either license. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care and therefore a Type A citation will be issued. Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility for the next 12 months. The Notice of Site Visit and Type A Deficiencies from today’s visit must be posted for 30 days. Failure to keep these posted for the entire 30 days will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty for each. 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 with Facility Representative Pedro Reyes and a copy of this report was provided and Appeal Rights were discussed.