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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 045405784
Report Date: 01/13/2023
Date Signed: 01/13/2023 02:25:59 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 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
10/03/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Bianca Mendez
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20221003145324
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE SPROUTS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
045405784
ADMINISTRATOR:KLEPPER, AMBERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:15 OVERLAND CT.TELEPHONE:
(530) 345-0123
CITY:CHICOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95928
CAPACITY:48CENSUS: 10DATE:
01/13/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:34 PM
MET WITH:Norene CurryTIME COMPLETED:
02:31 PM
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Staff did not prevent children from enaging in inappropriate activities
Child sustained unexplained injury while in care
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On 1/13/23 at 1:34pm, LPA Mendez conducted a subsequent visit for the purpose of delivering complaint findings. It was alleged that staff did not prevent children from engaging in inappropriate activities, specifically that C1 touched C2. This allegation was investigated by Lori Rodriguez, Special Investigator for the Department of Social Services, Investigations Bureau.
Special Investigator interviewed Child #2 (C2) on 10/20/22. C2 said that C1 touched C2’s “pee pee”, but did not provide any additional details. The licensee was interviewed on 10/26/22, and stated she did not recall any incidents between C1 and C2. The licensee stated that staff are always present, and children are never left alone. The licensee also stated that this (the allegation) would not happen and that someone would have seen it, or the children would have tattled. C2 had some behavioral issues and had been put in time out a few times.
Staff were also interviewed on 10/26/22. Staff #1 (S1) stated that she always has “eyes on everyone” and they maintain a 1 to 12 teacher to child ratio. S1 stated that C2 was put in time out multiple times for things like hitting, poking and kicking other students. S1 never observed C1 and C2 together alone, and does not think the allegation could have occurred.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan AvilesTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bianca MendezTELEPHONE: (530) 895-4357
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2023
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-20221003145324
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE SPROUTS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 045405784
VISIT DATE: 01/13/2023
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Staff #2 (S2) also stated children are never left unsupervised, and the teachers are there to correct any behaviors. S2 stated the children were never alone, and that the allegation could not have happened because the staff or children would have seen it.
Seven preschool children (including C1) were interviewed on 10/26/22 and 11/10/22. None of the children made any disclosures regarding the allegation. Four parents were interviewed on 10/26/22, 10/28/22 and 11/9/22. All of the parents were satisfied with the care provided and did not have any concerns about supervision.
On 10/12/22 children’s records and staff records were received and reviewed. On 10/26/22 the facility was toured and photos were taken.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the findings are unsubstantiated.

LPA Mendez investigated the allegation of child sustained unexplained injury while in care.
The licensee was interviewed on 10/12/22 at 10:25am and stated that there were no injuries, and all visible injuries are documented. A copy of the ouch report is provided to the child's authorized representative and a copy is placed in their file. Licensee stated that all children's records are maintained, and any documentation is in their file.

LPA Mendez interviewed staff (S1-S2) on 10/12/22. LPA Mendez asked staff if they are documenting all injuries, two of two staff stated yes they were documenting injuries. LPA Mendez asked staff what their process for documenting incidents is, S1 stated that they will look at the child’s injury, write an ouch report and notify the licensee. S2 stated that if they witness an injury, they will look at it, clean it up if there is blood, write an ouch report and notify the licensee.

LPA Mendez interviewed parent (P1) on 10/10/22. LPA Mendez asked P1 if they had received an incident report regarding child (C1) injury. P1 stated that C1 had a cut under their chin that appeared to be infected and needed to have a band aid on it. P1 stated that they had asked the teacher for an incident report and was informed that the incident did not happen at the facility.

LPA Mendez reviewed C1’s file and reviewed statements from the staff that the C1’s unexplained injury did not occur at the facility.

Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the findings are unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan AvilesTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bianca MendezTELEPHONE: (530) 895-4357
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 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
10/03/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Bianca Mendez
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20221003145324

FACILITY NAME:LITTLE SPROUTS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
045405784
ADMINISTRATOR:KLEPPER, AMBERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:15 OVERLAND CT.TELEPHONE:
(530) 345-0123
CITY:CHICOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95928
CAPACITY:48CENSUS: DATE:
01/13/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:34 PM
MET WITH:Norene CurryTIME COMPLETED:
02:31 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Licensee did not ensure child's records were maintained
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 1/13/23 at 1:35pm, LPA Mendez conducted a subsequent visit for the purpose of delivering complaint findings. It was alleged that licensee did not ensure child's records were maintained.

The licensee was interviewed on 10/12/22 at 10:25am and stated that all children's records are maintained, and any documentation is in their file.

LPA Mendez interviewed parent (P1) on 10/10/22, P1 stated that child (C1) did not have a physician’s report on file and stated that licensee had allowed C1 to start at the preschool without a physician’s report.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan AvilesTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bianca MendezTELEPHONE: (530) 895-4357
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2023
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-20221003145324
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE SPROUTS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 045405784
VISIT DATE: 01/13/2023
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LPA Mendez had reviewed child’s file and observed that the C1 did not have physician’s report on file.

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. Appeal rights were provided and exit interview conducted. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan AvilesTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bianca MendezTELEPHONE: (530) 895-4357
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 13-CC-20221003145324
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE SPROUTS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 045405784
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/13/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
01/13/2023
Section Cited
CCR
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(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

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Licensee will review regulations regarding enrollment requirements when children enroll and will require children to have a physican's report prior to enrollment. Licensee stated C1 does not attend and will submit statement to LPA Mendez
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(1) Such assessment shall be performed by, or under the supervision of, a licensed physician, and shall not be more than one year old when obtained.
This requirement was not met as evidenced based on record review C1 did not have a physican's report on file.
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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 AvilesTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bianca MendezTELEPHONE: (530) 895-4357
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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