Complaint·October 20, 2023

On 10/20/23 at 11:30am, LPA Adrian Castellon conducted a 10 day complaint inspection and delivered complaint findings for the above allegation. LPA met with assistant Director Alma Eseller and discussed the purpose of the inspection. There were eighteen day-care children present. It was alleged that Staff are operating out of ratio. During the course of the investigation, two unannounced inspections were conducted. Interviews were conducted with facility staff and day-care parents. Face to Name sheets were obtained and reviewed. Based on interviews conducted and Face to Name sheets reviewed, the allegation is substantiated. Staff provided care while out of ratio on 9/18/23 and on other occasions. As such, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Violations of the California Code of Regulations, Tittle 22, are being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Final findings delivered as substantiated, a type ‘B’ violations are being issued, as the situation may pose a risk to children in care.