complaint·November 25, 2024

During the initial investigation inspection on 09/17/24, LPA Strother conducted an interview with L1 regarding the allegation. A Child Care Facility Roster of children was obtained. L1 denied the allegation stating that C1’s authorized representative signed the documents that she submitted for reimbursement and that when C1 was absent from care, L1 wrote “absent” on the form, stating that it is the subsidy programs decision to pay or not pay. LPA conducted interviews with four adults, (A1-A4) between 09/11/24 and 11/25/24. LPA requested and obtained records between 09/11/24 and 11/21/24. Based on interview and record review it could not be determined if the claim forms submitted by L1 were forged. It was determined through interview with A4 and a review of records received, that the subsidy program reimbursed L1 following written guidelines found in All County Letter (ACL) No. 19-99. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that an alleged violation occurred, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. This report was reviewed and discussed with Licensee, Jackielyn Bausley. Appeal Rights were provided. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit. LPA conducted an interview with Adult 1 (A1) on 09/11/24 and received video footage dated 06/08/22, on 09/16/24. LPA Strother viewed the video and observed the following: A child, identified as C1, is seen walking back and forth on a child's size green rectangle shaped table. There are four green chairs stacked on one another next to the table. The tables long edge appears to be either very close to or touching the edge of the brown sectional couch. There is a second child, female, name unknown, sitting on the couch. For 27 seconds child (C1) walks from one end of the table to the other, then exclaims, "watch out" to the child on the couch and jumps onto the couch from the table. The video pans back and forth from right to left, left to right, suggesting that it is being held by an individual who is recording the incident. There is no information on who is holding the camera. There is a large television on the right side of the couch, which is on. The television can be heard at a high volume on the video recording. A baby is heard crying but is not visible in the recording. There is a play yard visible in the recording, however it is not clear if a child is inside of it. At the end of the 30 second video, although difficult to hear, it sounds like the voice of an adult speaking. Based on the evidence obtained through interview and review of the video dated 06/08/22, 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 LIC9099-D. Appeal rights were provided. LPA Strother informed Licensee, Jackielyn Bausley that this report dated 11/25/24 documents one Type A citation. Type A citations shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Strother informed the Licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/25/24 that documents a Type A citation 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. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with Licensee, Jackielyn Bausley. 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.