complaint·May 22, 2024

4 staff (S1-S4) were interviewed 5/17/24 between 1:00pm and 1:30pm. S1 through S4 all described the smell as "like gas" or as though a "stove burner had not ignited". 2 parents (P1, P2) were interviewed between 1:18pm and 1:30pm. P1 walked into the building complaining about the smell and said for 3-4 weeks the smell has been "very, very bad" and that it smells like a gas leak. P2 walked into the building and stated that it smells like "when you leave the stove burner on and it doesn't ignite". On 5/20/24 @ 10:51am, Director Cheri Hargis confirmed by email: \342\200\234With the stove gas line turned off, there was no odor of gas this morning.\342\200\235 LPA Friese toured the facility on 5/22/24 @ 9:00am and confirmed that the smell was gone. Additionally, LPA Friese re-interviewed S4 on 5/22/24 @ 9:05am and they also confirmed that there was no longer a smell of gas in the facility and had not been since last week. Due to technical issues in the field on 5/17/24, for continuity both 5/17/24 and 5/22/24 visits are documented in this LIC 9099. Based on the evidence obtained by interview and observation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22) 101238(a), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. LPA Friese informed Director Cheri Hargis to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 5/22/24 that documents this Type A citation to parents/legal representatives 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/legal representatives 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. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights provided and report was reviewed with Director Cheri Hargis. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.