Follow-up·May 16, 2023

On May 16, 2023 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Susana Martinez and Daniel Venegas conducted an unannounced case management- other inspection. LPA's met with director Samantha Croce. Together with the director, LPA's toured the facility inside and outside. At the time of inspection there were 89 children along with 8 staff members. While conducting a tour of the outside play yard LPA's observed one teacher (S1) alone to 17 children. Children in that class are from PS1. At 10:23 AM, LPA's heard center Director Samantha Croce ask S1 where the other teacher (S2) was. S1 stated she took some children to the restroom. At 10:28 AM LPA's observed children in PS1 classroom transition back into the indoor classroom. LPA's observed S1 leading the children indoors. Director stepped in to assist S1. Some children followed S1 into the building while others were still outside. S2 was not observed to be near the children. During the tour, LPA's observed 4 staff members not associated to the facility personnel roster. LPA asked director why these staff members were not associated. Director stated she was sure she associated these employees to the facility. While sitting in the office with the director, LPA's observed the 4 employees being associated to the facility. LPA's asked S1 how long she has been working at the center for, S1 stated for about a month. The other 3 staff members were subs which have previously worked at the center prior to today's date. Two Type A deficiencies are being cited in accordance to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. Please refer to LIC809D for documentation of deficiencies cited. A copy of this report must be provided to the authorized representatives of all currently enrolled children and must also be provided to newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. The report shall be provided no later than the next business day or the next day the child is in care. Continued on 809-C The ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC 9224) shall be signed and kept in each of the children’s records. Web site address to obtain forms, review quarterly updates, review Title 22 & Health & Safety Codes is: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing Copies of this report must be posted for 30 days in a visible location for the authorized representatives of children. Notice of Site Visit has been posted (LIC9213). The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted with Director Samantha Croce. A copy of the Appeal Rights (LIC 9058 FAS 01/16) were given and explained. Licensee’s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.