Complaint·July 26, 2024

The allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 ) the deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. The Notice of Site Visit was provided, and LPA observed posting. Licensee is advised it must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Tamie Schirlls. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to post notice of site visit will result in an immediate $100.00 civil penalty THIS IS AN AMENDED REPORT DELIVERED ON 9/13/24. The allegation "Licensee is not providing a safe environment for children” due to pets being aggressive could not be verified. During LPA visits on 6/20/24, 7/3/24 and 7/26/24. LPA observed on one visit 2 pets fighting for a toy which could have been playful in nature. LPA did not observe any aggression with the children. Individual interviews provided contradictory information. On June 24, 2024 Licensee installed a fence in a section of the backyard for the dogs separating them from the children area to allow for better management. The allegation "uncleared adults in the home", based on information during interviews it was discovered there is a friend of a resident who visits the home frequently but based on interviews conducted it is unclear if this individual has a prominent presence in the home. There was no evidence that this individual assisted with the care of the children. LPA advised license of recommendation that visitors who may end up having a prominent presence in her daycare be fingerprint cleared. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is a not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred. Therefore the above allegations are found to be unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Tamie Schrills. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to post notice of site visit will result in an immediate $100.00 civil penalty.