Incident investigation·August 23, 2023

On 8/23/2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Pa Kou Vue and Ka Vang conducted an unannounced case management inspection at facility. LPAs met with Center Supervisor, Pardeep Kaur who accompanied LPAs during a tour of facility both inside and outside. LPAs explained the purpose for the inspection. An incident was reported to Child Care Licensing Regional Office on 08/17/2023 by Pardeep Kaur regarding children’s personal rights violation. Based on staff interviews, it was confirmed a child’s personal rights were violated. Staff was placed on administrative leave effective 08/17/2023. Center will conduct on-going staff trainings discussing code of conduct and personal rights of children. Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, the following deficiencies are being cited during today’s inspection. (See next page, LIC809-D). Upon receipt of a Type A violation, licensees shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A copy of the Fact Sheet-Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 was given to Center Supervisor. Center Supervisor was provided a copy of appeal rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Center Supervisor.