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Complaint

RAGULSKY, LESLIE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMELicense 4554055251 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

LPA Mendez interviewed children (C1-C3) had stated that licensee gave children melatonin and referred to them as sleepy gummies. C2 and C3 stated that licensee gave them sleepy gummies when they came over to daycare. C1 had witnessed licensee give C2 and C3 melatonin gummies when they did not want to nap. LPA Mendez asked C2 and C3 if they had a choice and they stated that they had to take them. LPA Mendez interviewed seven parents on 7/29/21, 8/19/21,8/25/21 and 9/22/21. LPA Mendez asked parents P1-P7 if their children were given melatonin and 1 out 7 parents stated that licensee gave children melatonin without their consent. Based on the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Appeal rights were provided and exit interview conducted. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 102423(a)(4)Type A

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    102423 Personal RightsEach child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment,but not limited to: interference with eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.Based on evidence this was not met, licensee gave melatonin to children without consent.

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What happened during the November 19, 2021 inspection of RAGULSKY, LESLIE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME?

This was a complaint inspection of RAGULSKY, LESLIE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME on November 19, 2021. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to RAGULSKY, LESLIE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME on November 19, 2021?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "102423 Personal RightsEach child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall n..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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