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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153910667
Report Date: 03/13/2024
Date Signed: 03/13/2024 11:11:53 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/11/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Jose Penate
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 57-CC-20240111125600
FACILITY NAME:CUTTY FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
153910667
ADMINISTRATOR:CUTTY, STEPHENFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 480-4837
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93305
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 7DATE:
03/13/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Licensee, Stephen CuttyTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Provider hits day care children with an object(s).

Provider inappropriately disciplines day care children.
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On 03/13/2024, an unannounced inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jose Penate. LPA met with Licensee, Stephen Cutty. LPA advised the purpose of the inspection was to close the complaint investigation and provide findings for the above allegations. During the investigation, LPA interviewed staff, parents and children, reviewed facility records, toured the facility, and observed facility observations.

As to the allegation that the provider hits day care children, the investigation revealed that the licensee has spanked and/or hit children with his hand and/or Kitchen Utensils. As to the allegation that the provider inappropriately disciplines day care children, the investigation revealed timeouts are given on the floor of the kitchen and have lasted in such length that a child fell asleep while on timeout.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jose Penate
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2024
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 57-CC-20240111125600
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: CUTTY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153910667
VISIT DATE: 03/13/2024
NARRATIVE
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Based on the investigation conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met and the findings for the above allegations are SUBSTANTIATED.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, the following deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC9099D, see next page.

Exit interview was conducted with Licensee, Stephen Cutty.

A Notice of Site Visit Form was posted and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jose Penate
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2024
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
FRESNO SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/11/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Jose Penate
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 57-CC-20240111125600

FACILITY NAME:CUTTY FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
153910667
ADMINISTRATOR:CUTTY, STEPHENFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:234 FLOWER STTELEPHONE:
(661) 480-4837
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93305
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: DATE:
03/13/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Licensee, Stephen CuttyTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Provider does not ensure facility is free of insects.
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On 03/13/2024, an unannounced inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jose Penate. LPA met with Licensee, Stephen Cutty. Purpose of the inspection was to close the complaint investigation and provide findings for the above allegation. During the investigation, LPA interviewed staff, parents, and daycare children, reviewed facility records, toured the facility, and observed facility operations.

Based on the investigation, there is not sufficient evidence to determine if the facility was free of insects including bed bugs. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation occurred; therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, no deficiency cited.

Exit interview conducted with Licensee, Stephen Cutty.
Notice of Site Visit Form was posted to parent's board and must remain posted for 30 days.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jose Penate
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 4
Control Number 57-CC-20240111125600
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: CUTTY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153910667
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/13/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/22/2024
Section Cited
CCR
102423(a)(4)
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102423 Personal Rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (4) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule,
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coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, including, but not limited to: interference with eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. Based on interviews conducted and LPA observations of items listed on LIC 9099. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
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Type B
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Section Cited
CCR
102423(a)(1)
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102423 Personal Rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.
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Based on interviews conducted and LPA observations of items listed on LIC 9099. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jose Penate
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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