045404328-3-1-2024-13-CC-MAVS-D35NNT-20240307093715

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 045404328
Report Date: 02/29/2024
Date Signed: 03/01/2024 11:17:51 AM

Substantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO-DAY CARE, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
02/27/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Erica Laird

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20240227095817

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE DISCOVERIES PRESCHOOL - INFANT		FACILITY NUMBER:	045404328
ADMINISTRATOR:	GAMBONE, RONDA		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	460 W. EAST AVE, SUITE 210		TELEPHONE:	(530) 342-7758
CITY:	CHICO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95926
CAPACITY:	20	CENSUS: 2	DATE:	02/29/2024
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	05:10 PM
MET WITH:	Dionna Elefkowitz, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	05:35 PM

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Staff are not conducting disaster drills every six months.

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On 2/29/24 at 5:10pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) E. Laird conducted an unannounced complaint inspection, and met with director Dionna Elefkowitz . It is alleged that staff are not conducting disaster drills every six months.

LPA E. Laird reviewed the disaster drill log with Dionna Elefkowitz at 5:10pm and determined that last disaster drill conducted was on 6/7/23. Dionna stated, as far as she's aware, a fire drill has not been conducted within the last six months.

On 2/28/23 @ 10:58 LPA E. Laird interviewed one staff (S1). S1 stated they have worked at the facility for almost three years. S1 stated the last disaster drill conducted was in early summer.

report continued on 9099-C

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan Aviles	TELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Laird	TELEPHONE: 530-895-5045
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/29/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/29/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 13-CC-20240227095817

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO-DAY CARE, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE DISCOVERIES PRESCHOOL - INFANT	FACILITY NUMBER: 045404328
	VISIT DATE: 02/29/2024

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Based on the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with director, Dionna Elefkowitz.

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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan Aviles	TELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Laird	TELEPHONE: 530-895-5045
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/29/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/29/2024

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 13-CC-20240227095817

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO-DAY CARE, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE DISCOVERIES PRESCHOOL - INFANT	FACILITY NUMBER: 045404328
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 02/29/2024

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 02/29/2024 Section Cited CCR 101174(d)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Facility to conduct an emergency disaster drill by 3/8/24 and provide a copy of the disaster log to CCL. Facility to submit written acknowledgement of regulations pertaining to disaster and mass casualty plan to CCL by 3/8/24. erica.laird@dss.ca.gov
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan Aviles	TELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Laird	TELEPHONE: 530-895-5045
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/29/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/29/2024

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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