complaint·May 2, 2024

A review of 15-minute sleep checks documentation from the Brightwheel App for six daycare children was verified. During the period of January 2024 and February 2024, it was confirmed that 15-minute sleep checks were documented for Child 1 (C1); however, were not documented in 15 minutes intervals. During the month of January 2024 and February 2024, sleep checks documentation was documented in the Brightwheel App from 18 to 32 minutes intervals. Based on documentation from the Brightwheel App, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met and the allegation that s taff are not documenting infant sleep log is therefore SUBSTANTIATED. A Type B deficiency under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, is being cited on the attached LIC 9099-D. Exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Facility Representative, Annette Kurtenbach and Assistant Director, Maria Morales. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights, was provided. Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed notice of site visit posted on the bulletin board in the lobby. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. It was alleged that s taff are not following proper feeding methods for day care children. The Facility Representative and 12 staff denied the allegation. Staff stated that children are provided bottle feedings while being held in the arms of staff or by holding their own bottle while sitting with staff or at the table. It was alleged that s taff left day care child in a soiled diaper for an extended time period. The Facility Representative and 12 staff denied the allegation. A staff member acknowledged that on 2/12/24, C1 slept from 12:30pm to 4:07pm and his diaper was checked; and he was dry; however, there was no documentation on the Brightwheel App of the status of the diaper between 12:30pm and 4:07pm. In addition, it was alleged that f acility is not following individual infant needs and service plan. The Facility Representative and 12 staff denied the allegation. Staff stated that the infant needs and service plans for each child is always followed by staff. During interviews with staff and daycare parents, no conclusive evidence regarding these allegations was obtained. There is conflicting evidence obtained during the investigation. Though the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated. No deficiencies cited. A copy of this report along with Appeals Rights, were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview was conducted with Facility Representative, Annette Kurtenbach and Assistant Director, Maria Morales.