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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Mora contacted the facility via telephone. LPA Mora identified herself and spoke to Licensee Angelica Benavides. LPA discussed the purpose of the call. The call was then transferred to Facetime. Licensee's husband, John Benavides and Licensee's mother, Maria Cuevas were also present during the inspection. LPA visually observed 14 children present at 3:20 PM.
LPA Mora found that during interviews conducted with children, disclosures were made in regards to a Personal Rights violation conducted by the Licensee and/or the licensee's husband. Disclosures indicated that children are made to stand in the corner when they are in trouble. More than 1 child disclosed this information. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. Title 22 Regulation Section 102423 Personal Rights states (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (4)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature.
Upon receipt of this report, the licensee shall post ANY licensing report documenting a type “A” citation. This must remain posted for 30 days during hours of operation. In addition to posting this report, the licensee will also provide copies to the parents of the children in care for up to one year.
The deficiencies listed on the following pages were observed by the LPA and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809d. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.
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