Follow-up on corrections·November 14, 2022

During the course of a complaint investigation, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), M. Augustin conducted an unannounced Case Management visit to deliver a citation to Licensee, Miranda Aguilar (LS). Upon LPA\342\200\231s arrival to the facility at 12:15pm, LPA observed LS alone was supervising ten children in the backyard. LPA did not see any other staff present and LS stated she was the only staff present at the facility, and LS did not have another staff that was immediately available to assist with supervision of the children. Furthermore, LS stated she was operating in accordance with Provider Information Notice (PIN-04-CCP) that was released on 03/16/20 which allowed child to staff ratio to be no greater than 10:1 due to the COVID pandemic, however; PIN-04-CCP was retracted by the Department. LS conveyed three children would be picked up later in the day which would bring the total number of children to seven. LPA consulted on and provided LS with California Code of Regulations, 102416.5(a) of Staffing Ratio and Capacity, and LS stated she understood the requirements; and LS appeared to have acknowledged the requirements. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with the licensee, Miranda Aguilar. Appeal 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. LPA Melchisedeck Augustin informed licensee, Miranda Aguilar that this report dated 11/14/2022 document(s) 1 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Melchisedeck Augustin informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/14/2022 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.