Follow-up on corrections·May 9, 2022

On May 9, 2022 at 1:18 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dean Thompson conducted an unannounced Case Management Deficiency visit and met with Director Mary Gossett. LPA conducted the Covid-19 screening questions prior to entering the facility. Present during today's inspection were 40 children and nine (9) staff. While touring the facility, LPA Thompson observed staff (S1) caring for children. LPA Thompson reviewed the Facility Personnel Report Summary and found S1 was not associated to the facility. LPA also reviewed records and it was determined S1 was not fingerprint cleared. LPA Thompson asked Director Mary Gossett how long S1 has been employed and caring for children in care, Director stated since February 16, 2022. The following deficiency is being cited under Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 - 102370(d)(1) Criminal Record Clearance. See attached LIC 809-D. Based on LPA observations and interviews which were conducted and record review(s), the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division & Chapter number), are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D. Continued on LIC 809-C Type A citation LPA Dean Thompson informed Director Mary Gossett that this report dated May 9, 2022 document(s) one (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 Dean Thompson informed the assistant director Heather Shields to provide a copy of this licensing report dated May 9, 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. Notice of Site Visit A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Posting Requirements Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit Interview Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Mary Gossett.