complaint·August 1, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tjhia met with Licensee, Nirmala Giri to deliver findings of the complaint investigation regarding the above allegations. It was alleged that Facility is operating out of ratio. During arrival at the facility today, LPA observed 14 children supervised by licensee and two staff. Licensee stated that her 7 years old daughter was also present at the facility. About 15 minutes later, LPA observed another child was dropped off at the facility. Licensee stated that child was her daughter’s friend, and they will be in the off-limit area. Licensee stated including her daughter and the friend, there were 16 children at the facility. Based on the information obtained during the investigation the evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. The following Title 22 Deficiency is being cited on the subsequent 9099-D page. Upon receipt of Type A citations, Licensee shall post and provide copies of the LIC 9099-D for parents/guardians of children in care and for parents/guardians of newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Appeal Rights were provided, and LPA posted a Notice of Site Visit which must remain posted for 30 days.