complaint·November 7, 2023

LPA also interviewed staff members who have worked in the infant center. Three out of five staff members interviewed admitted to having knowledge of an incident where a staff member gave an infant the wrong breast milk. Staff members alerted the Director right away and monitored the child. Per review of the incident log, this was not reported to the Department. Staff members also admitted to having knowledge of an incident that occurred in an infant room involving a child falling off of a changing table. Staff members described how the incident occurred, indicating a staff member placed a child on the changing table to put the child's shoes on and while turning attention to something else, child fell from changing table. Staff stated that Director was made aware of the incident. It was unknown to staff if child who fell went to seek medical attention. Per review of incident reports, the center did not report the unusual incident. Based on LPA's observations, interviews which were conducted, documents gathered and/or record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. 2 type A deficiencies and 1 type B deficiency was issued during today's inspection. LPA Martinez informed Director Debbie Blumenthal that this report dated 11/7/2023 documents Two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Martinez informed the Director Debbie Blumenthal to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/07/2023 that documents any Type A citations 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. An exit interview was conducted and Plans of Corrections were reviewed and developed with the Director. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with Director, Debbie Blumenthal, whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents. Notice of site visit was given.