complaint·March 2, 2023

Licensee holds a Large FCCH license and can care and supervise up to fourteen (14) children with an assistant present. Licensee is aware any of her children, under the age of ten (10), count against the regulatory ratio. Based on LPA’s interviews, evidence entered to the Department, and file analysis the preponderance of evidence standard has been not met; therefore, the above allegation is found to UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interviewed conducted, reported review with licensee. Copy of report provided, LIC9224, Technical Support Program (TSP) brochure, and Appeal Rights provided to licensee. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AS REQUIRED BY H&S CODE SEC. 1596.817. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS OR A CIVIL PENALTY OF $100.00 WILL APPLY. Based on LPA file review, on 3/21/2022, licensee was required by the Department to attend the Family Child Care Orientation. Licensee complied with Department’s requirement and completed the orientation on 3/30/2022. The Family Child Care Orientation summarizes the Absence of Supervision and the Department’s policy of violation/citation. Licensee agreed to the terms to stay in compliance with Family Child Care Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at all times signed 3/21/2022. Based on LPA's interviews, evidence entered to the Department, and file analysis which reveal that child’s injuries could have been prevented with the proper supervision. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. A Type A violation has been cited. Allegation 2 Personal Rights: Licensee is providing unsafe equipment to children in care. RP inquired about injuries a child sustained while possibly playing. Evidence entered in investigation revealed that licensee stated she is utilizing a trampoline, tetherball, swings for play time with children. Parent interviewed indicated to LPA that a trampoline has been used for play time. Based on LPA file review, licensee was cited on 11/8/2021 on prior license (#426215918) for use of trampoline in care. Licensee agreed to the terms to stay in compliance with Family Child Care Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 regulations at all times signed 3/21/2022. During initiation of this complaint allegation (12/8/2022), LPA Breault observed one unsafe piece of equipment (trampoline) and LPA cited licensee for use of trampoline that day. Licensee removed trampoline rendering inaccessible, provided evidence to the Department and deficiency was cleared. Based on LPA’s interviews, evidence entered to the Department, and file analysis which reveal licensee has been utilizing unsafe equipment for children in care. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to SUBSTANTIATED. Exit interviewed conducted, reported review with licensee. LIC9224, Technical Support Program (TSP) brochure, and Appeal Rights provided to licensee. Licensee declined to sign report and deficiency. LPAs provided copy to licensee. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AS REQUIRED BY H&S CODE SEC. 1596.817. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS OR A CIVIL PENALTY OF $100.00 WILL APPLY.