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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 163808656
Report Date: 02/26/2024
Date Signed: 02/26/2024 12:17:02 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 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
02/06/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Lady Cabrera
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 57-CC-20240206161351
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE FEET CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
163808656
ADMINISTRATOR:RATHS, CHEYENNEFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:865 E. GRANGEVILLE BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(559) 583-6220
CITY:HANFORDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93230
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 34DATE:
02/26/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Laurae Raths and Cheyenne RathsTIME COMPLETED:
12:35 PM
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Staff did not prevent child from physically assaulting other children resulting in injuries
Staff inappropriately restrained child
Staff did not immediately notify child’s authorized representative about child’s injury
Staff did not prevent day care child from having access to cleaning product
Children are being commingled
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On 02/26/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lady Cabrera conducted an unannounced complaint inspection at the facility. The purpose of the inspection was to deliver the finding for the above listed complaint allegations. LPA tour the facility with Laurae Raths, President/CFO. LPA met with Laurae Raths, President/CFO and Cheyenne Raths, Director and went over this report.

During the course of the investigation, LPA Cabrera collected facility records and conducted interviews of facility representatives, staff, parents and children. Licensee reported mealtime chair with seatbelts were purchased to be used for meals. Per manufacturer specifications, the mealtime chair is intended for use for children ages 6 to 24 months. The chair was being used for children who range from two years old to nine years old. Based on interviews conducted, it was determined staff would routinely use and/or threaten to use the mealtime chair for timeouts and to control the children’s behavior. Witnesses revealed observing the children restrained on the mealtime chairs when it was not mealtime.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Luisa GavoutianTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady CabreraTELEPHONE: (559) 978-8397
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 57-CC-20240206161351
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE FEET CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 163808656
VISIT DATE: 02/26/2024
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Per records reviewed and interviews, the children do not have a prescribed medical, adaptive device or restraint belt to immobilize them.

During the 02/26/2024 inspection, LPA observed one mealtime chair with a seatbelt. President confirmed the chair was still being used for two children who range from 27 months to 3 years old during mealtime only. LPA informed President and Director that they would need to follow the manufacturer specifications.

On 02/02/2024, Community Care Licensing received a phone call regarding the incident and received the Unusual Incident/Injury Report where Child 1 had access to a water/bleach spray bottle from the classroom’s sink area. Child sprayed two children and staff. Incident occurred on 02/01/2024 at approximately 5:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. and the authorized representatives were not notified until pick up time between 6:00 p.m.-6:07 p.m. by a written report. Based on interviews and records, Staff did not prevent child from physically assaulting other children resulting in injuries and staff did not immediately notify authorized representative about their child’s injury. It was reported the child received medical treatment.

Based on interviews, it was reported at 6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m. and at 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. the preschool children and school age children were commingled in Preschool Room 1 daily.

Based upon observations, and information gathered through interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

LPA Cabrera informed Laurae Raths, President/CFO and Cheyenne Raths, Director that this report dated 02/26/2024 documents three Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Cabrera informed the Laurae Raths, President/CFO and Cheyenne Raths, Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 02/26/2024 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians 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/guardians 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Luisa GavoutianTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady CabreraTELEPHONE: (559) 978-8397
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024
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Control Number 57-CC-20240206161351
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE FEET CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 163808656
VISIT DATE: 02/26/2024
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Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, these deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

An exit interview conducted with Laurae Raths, President/CFO and Cheyenne Raths, Director. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided and discussed with Laurae Raths, President/CFO and Cheyenne Raths, Director.

A Notice of Site Visit Form was posted to parent's board 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: Luisa GavoutianTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady CabreraTELEPHONE: (559) 978-8397
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024
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Control Number 57-CC-20240206161351
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

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

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE FEET CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 163808656
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/26/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
02/27/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101223(2)
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101223 Personal Rights (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
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Licensee will submit to the Fresno South Licensing Office the date of the schedule staff training by 02/27/2024. Licensee will review personal rights regulation and train all staff and will submit a training outline and a sign in sheet by 03/08/2024.
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Based on records reviewed and interviews, Child 4 received medical treatment due to Child 1 spraying bleach at Child 4, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights to children in care.
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Training to include viewing of Community Care Licensing Video titled "Children's Personal Rights in Child Care".
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Section Cited
CCR
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101223 Personal Rights (7) Not to be placed in any restraining device. Postural supports may be used as specified in Section 101223.1.

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Licensee will submit to the Fresno South Licensing Office the date of the schedule staff training by 02/27/2024. Licensee will review personal rights regulation and train all staff and will submit a training outline and a sign in sheet by 02/XX/2024. Training to include viewing of Community Care Licensing Video titled "Children's Personal Rights in Child Care". Licensee will no longer use mealtimes chair with seatbelts to restraint children during timeouts or to control children’s behaviors as of 02/12/2024.
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Based on records reviewed and interviews, Staff inappropriately restrained children in the mealtime chairs with a seatbelt for timeouts and to control children’s behaviors, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights to children in care.
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Licensee will follow manufacture specifications for the chairs.
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: Luisa GavoutianTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady CabreraTELEPHONE: (559) 978-8397
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024
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Control Number 57-CC-20240206161351
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

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

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE FEET CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 163808656
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/26/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
02/27/2024
Section Cited
CCR
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101238.4 Storage Space (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.
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Licensee will submit to the Fresno South Licensing Office the date of the schedule staff training by 02/27/2024. Licensee will review regulation and train all staff and will submit a training outline and a sign in sheet by 03/08/2024.
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Based on records reviewed and interviews, Staff did not prevent Child 1 to have access to cleaning product, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights to children in care.
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Training to include viewing of Community Care Licensing Video titled "Locks and Inaccessibility Requirements in Child Care".
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Section Cited
CCR
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101226 Health-Related Services(a) The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an injury ...
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Licensee will review reporting requirements regulation and train all staff. Licensee will submit to the Fresno South Licensing Office a training outline and a sign in sheet by 03/08/2024.
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Based on records reviewed and interviews, facility staff did not immediately notify the child’s authorized representative when child’s eyes were sprayed with bleach, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Luisa GavoutianTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady CabreraTELEPHONE: (559) 978-8397
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024
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Control Number 57-CC-20240206161351
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

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

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE FEET CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 163808656
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/26/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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Section Cited
CCR
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101538.3 Indoor Activity Space for School-Age Children (b) In combination programs, indoor activity space provided for school-age child care center children shall be physically separated from space provided for infant care and child care center children.This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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As of 02/12/2024, Licensee is no longer allowing children to commingle. License will submit written plan of how to keep preschool and school age children separate. Licensee will submit written plan to the Fresno South Licensing Office by 03/01/2024.
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Based on interviews conducted, at 6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m. and at 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. the preschool children and school age children were commingled, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Luisa GavoutianTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady CabreraTELEPHONE: (559) 978-8397
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024
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