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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 185405669
Report Date: 06/12/2024
Date Signed: 06/12/2024 10:34:15 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO CC RO, 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
03/21/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Tammy Dutra
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20240321154707
FACILITY NAME:JUST KIDDING AROUNDFACILITY NUMBER:
185405669
ADMINISTRATOR:FURTADO, LORIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:655 ASH STREETTELEPHONE:
(530) 257-0303
CITY:SUSANVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
96130
CAPACITY:29CENSUS: 18DATE:
06/12/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:51 AM
MET WITH:Lori FurtadoTIME COMPLETED:
10:40 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff do not ensure childrens dietary restrictions are followed
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On June 12, 2024, at 9:51am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tammy Dutra conducted an unannounced complaint inspection and met with licensee Savanah Moore. It was alledged that Staff do not ensure children’s dietary restrictions are followed.

The licensee Lori Furtado was interviewed on 3/26/24 at 11:45am and stated that there was a child in care (C1) that was served frosting made with eggs. Licensee stated the staff knew this child had an egg allergy but changed the ingredients last minute for a planned event and accidentally served ingredients including eggs. Licensee indicated that C1 was with their parent during the event and child was taken to the doctor after eating the frosting. LPA interviewed S1-S4 indicated they knew about the incident involving C1 and were aware that the child was given frosting made with eggs. During today’s inspection, the facility was toured, and LPA did not observe any Title 22 violations.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 966-0216
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tammy DutraTELEPHONE: (530) 806-3471
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 13-CC-20240321154707
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: JUST KIDDING AROUND
FACILITY NUMBER: 185405669
VISIT DATE: 06/12/2024
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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. CCR 101227 (7) (B) Modified diets prescribed by a child's physician as a medical necessity shall be provided. A child shall not be served any food to which the child's record indicates he/she has an allergy.

LPA Tammy Dutra informed facility representative Savanah Moore that this report dated 6/12/24 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Tammy Dutra informed the facility representative, Savanah Moore to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 6/12/24 that documents any Type A citation 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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facilitiy representative, Savanah Moore. Appeal rights provided.

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: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 966-0216
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tammy DutraTELEPHONE: (530) 806-3471
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2024
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Control Number 13-CC-20240321154707
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

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

FACILITY NAME: JUST KIDDING AROUND
FACILITY NUMBER: 185405669
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/12/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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06/12/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101227(7)(B)
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 Modified diets prescribed by a child’s physician as a medical necessity shall be provided. A child shall not be served any food to which the child’s record indicates he/she has an allergy.
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The assistant director stated she would develop a written plan of correction as to how to ensure children with suspected or known food allergies will not have access to food that they are not to consume and



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Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one child was served egg products in care, which posed an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
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 submit a copy of said written plan to Community Care Licensing by 6/13/24 as proof of correction.
Send plan to tammy.dutra@dss.ca.gov
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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: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 966-0216
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tammy DutraTELEPHONE: (530) 806-3471
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2024
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO CC RO, 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
03/21/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Tammy Dutra
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20240321154707

FACILITY NAME:JUST KIDDING AROUNDFACILITY NUMBER:
185405669
ADMINISTRATOR:FURTADO, LORIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:655 ASH STREETTELEPHONE:
(530) 257-0303
CITY:SUSANVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
96130
CAPACITY:29CENSUS: 18DATE:
06/12/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:51 AM
MET WITH:Lori FurtadoTIME COMPLETED:
10:40 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff do not ensure children are spoken to in an appropriate manner
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On June 12, 2024, an unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tammy Dutra and met with facility representative Savanah Moore. It was alleged that staff do not ensure children are spoken to in an appropriate manner. LPA interviewed the Licensee on 3/26/24, who denied the allegation that staff do not ensure children are spoken to in an appropriate manner. LPA interviewed four staff and two children on 3/26/24 and the allegation could not be corroborated. LPA interviewed four parents on 5/23/24 and the allegation could not be corroborated. Staff and parents indicated sometimes voices need to be raised to get the attention of children in care due to the loud environment, however they denied any staff spoke in an inappropriate manner.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 966-0216
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tammy DutraTELEPHONE: (530) 806-3471
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2024
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-20240321154707
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: JUST KIDDING AROUND
FACILITY NUMBER: 185405669
VISIT DATE: 06/12/2024
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 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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Savanah Moore. Appeal rights provided.

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: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 966-0216
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tammy DutraTELEPHONE: (530) 806-3471
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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