198017181-4-1-2021-54-CC-KCHS-BXQ2B7-20210128161440

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198017181
Report Date: 01/12/2021
Date Signed: 04/01/2021 05:07:31 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
05/12/2020 and conducted by Evaluator Warren Birks

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 54-CC-20200512113028

FACILITY NAME:	LAWSON FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198017181
ADMINISTRATOR:	LAWSON, TRINA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(213) 503-8964
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90002
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	01/12/2021
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	03:14 PM
MET WITH:	Trina Lawson		TIME COMPLETED:	05:00 PM

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Uncleared adults in the home

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AMENDED REPORT: CHANGED TO UNSUBSTANTIATED AFTER FURTHER APPEAL REVIEW. NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Warren Birks conducted a tele-inspection. Due to COVID-19 and precautionary measures, this inspection was conducted via teleconference with Licensee Trina Lawson who was caring for seven children.
LPA conducted interviews adults, children and staff. LPA also obtained Investigations Branch (IB) information and made observations during televisits. Based on information gathered, the allegation is substantiated. There was no IB information regarding uncleared adults in the home and LPA observe no uncleared adults during tele-inspection. However, LPA received corroborating disclosure indicating adult #3 resided in the home prior to adult #3 receiving this their associated fingerprint clearance (on June 18, 2020). LPA informed Licensee that all adults must obtain a fingerprint clearance or exemption associated to the facility before residing, working or having initial presence in the home. Licensee Lawson disagreed with the finding and drafted an appeal letter.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren Birks	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3373
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/12/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/12/2021

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 54-CC-20200512113028

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LAWSON FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198017181
	VISIT DATE: 01/12/2021

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AMENDED REPORT: CHANGED TO UNSUBSTANTIATED AFTER FURTHER APPEAL REVIEW. NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

Based on interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. LPA informed Licensee that a civil penalty of $500 dollars is assessed.

A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee will be provided with a copy of the Parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form. Exit interview conducted with Licensee Trina Lawson via teleconference. This report along with a copy of the appeal rights will be sent to the Licensee via email with a read receipt to confirm receipt of the report.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren Birks	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3373
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/12/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/12/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 54-CC-20200512113028

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LAWSON FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198017181
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/12/2021

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A 01/12/2021 Section Cited CCR 102370(d)(1)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Criminal Record Clearance: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Per Licensing information Systems Adult #3 received a fingerprint clearance and/or exemption/association received on June 18, 2020. The citation is cleared. Liensee drafted appeal letter AMENDED REPORT: CHANGED TO UNSUBSTANTIATED AFTER FURTHER APPEAL REVIEW. NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	LPA received disclosure that Adult #3 resided in the home prior to geting their associated fingerprint clearance and/or exemption date of June 18, 2020. A $500 civil penalty was assessed. This is an immediate risk to children in care. AMENDED REPORT: CHANGED TO UNSUBSTANTIATED AFTER FURTHER APPEAL REVIEW. NO CITATIONS ISSUED.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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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: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren Birks	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3373
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/12/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/12/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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