Follow-up·April 11, 2025

A case management visit to the facility was made by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Y. Yang. On 03/21/25, the LPA learned from a third party that this facility's director, Melissa Terhune is no longer employed by this facility and is working as a director at a different center. Per Title 22 regulations " The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s)." As of today's date, the facility has not notified the Department of this change or its plans for a replacement director. During today's visit, the LPA met with the acting center director, Anais Heim and provided technical assistance and information regarding the change of director procedure, regulations, and documents to be submitted to the Department. The LPA reminded Heim that in situations when the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made for a fully qualified teacher as specified in Section 101216.1(c) to act as substitute. This substitute child care center director shall be aware of center operations, including total enrollment; shall be trained in program operation; and shall be designated as an authorized person to correct operational deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children's health and safety. Additionally, if the child care center director is absent for more than 30 consecutive calendar days, the substitute director shall meet the qualifications of a director. The following violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, was observed: see LIC 809D. This report was read and reviewed with the acting director, Anais Heim. Notice of site visit shall be posted for 30 days. Appeal rights provided.