Incident investigation·June 22, 2023

On 6/22/2023 at 2:15 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced case management inspection to follow up on a self - reported incident report. Upon arrival, LPA Williamson met with Licensee, Leticia Ceron. LPA discussed the purpose of the inspection and proceeded to tour the facility. During the inspection there were five (5) children present, three (3) of whom were under 24 months. On 6/2/2023, licensee self- reported an incident regarding an alleged possible lack of supervision involving Child 1 (C1) falling from a child's couch sustaining an injury. Per licensee, the alleged incident occurred on 6/1/2023, at about 10:20 am. During today’s inspection, LPA conducted an interview with the licensee and authorized representative for C1. A review of the information indicated that the incident was an accident. There were no files available for review for C1 during the time of inspection. During the tour of the facility, LPA observed Child #2 (C2), Child #3(C3) and Child #4 (C4) napping in bedroom 3, which is an "off limits" area. Licensee was reminded that prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed. LPA also observed C2 in a play yard with a fleece blanket covering their body. Licensee removed the blanket from the body of C2 and the children were immediately removed from the bedroom. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, deficiencies are being cited. See LIC 809D. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee, Leticia Ceron and a copy of this report, Appeal Rights, Confidential Names List, and LIC 809D were provided. Notice of Site Visit is required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.