complaint·May 14, 2024

page 2... ****THIS IS AN AMENDED REPORT**** Based on interviews and Licensee’s admission, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED . It was alleged that day care children enter the off-limit areas (bedrooms). On 2/22/24 LPA observed a day care child enter the back bedroom, which is off limits. On 5/2/24, LPA observed children entering and coming out of the shed in the back yard, which is off limits and should be locked. Interviews revealed children have entered and have been seen in different bedrooms and the shed. Based on clear corroborating evidence to support the allegation that children are allowed to wander into off limit areas, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED . Title 22 deficiencies are cited on the subsequent page of this report. Licensee acknowledges, that for TYPE A DEFICIENCIES ONLY upon receipt, Licensee shall post LIC 9099-D with Type A deficiencies for 30 days 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. LIC 9224 must be signed by parents/guardians and kept with the children's forms as a receipt whenever any Type A documents are provided by the Licensee. LIC 9224 and Appeal Rights were provided. An exit interview was conducted, and a Notice of Site Visit posted which must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. page 2... for children and has provided a jacket for cold weather. On 5/2/24, LPA witnessed 2 children with no socks or shoes, playing in the backyard. All parents stated the children love to be at Licensee’s and don’t want to leave and are happy with the care provided. Based on lack of clear corroborating evidence, the above allegation could not be substantiated or dismissed. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur; therefore, the finding is UNSUBSTANTIATED. It was alleged that ratio requirements are not being met. Licensee has 1 daughter as her only cleared assistant. LPA reviewed the schedule that was orally given to LPA and saw that at the time of the incident, Licensee may have been over ratio by 1 infant, while caring for up to 8 children. Licensee does not have a sign in and out sheet to show how many kids are attending on a daily basis. Interview with parents did not suggest an overcapacity issue. Licensee states she only has her daughter come over when needed. LPA visited the facility 3 times during the investigation and did not witness Licensee being out of ratio. Licensee was reminded that children are not to be awaken from their sleep to pick up children. Licensee stated the children wake up on their own. Licensee was given a template to keep track of the children’s schedule. Based on lack of clear corroborating evidence, the above allegation could not be substantiated or dismissed. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur; therefore, the finding is UNSUBSTANTIATED. An Exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee, Eva Palafox. LPA posted a notice of site visit. Licensee understands the Notice must remain posted for 30 days and that a failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were provided. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. The licensee's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form.