283009214-1-6-2023-01-CC-AHON-CMWPHC-20230109101942

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 283009214
Report Date: 01/06/2023
Date Signed: 01/06/2023 02:04:12 PM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
09/26/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Amy Strother

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 01-CC-20220926165137

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE CRITTERS PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	283009214
ADMINISTRATOR:	MORRIS, CARISA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2100 NAPA VALLEJO HWY		TELEPHONE:	(707) 253-5988
CITY:	CA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94558
CAPACITY:	30	CENSUS: 17	DATE:	01/06/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:56 AM
MET WITH:	Carisa Morris		TIME COMPLETED:	10:28 AM

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Minor sustained injuries while in care.

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Strother made a subsequent complaint investigation inspection, for the purpose of delivering complaint findings, and met with Director, Carisa Morris (S1). It has been alleged that a minor sustained injuries while in care, specifically that Child 1 (C1) comes home from daycare with bruises. This facility is on the grounds of Napa State Hospital.
During the initial investigation inspection on 10/05/22 LPA Kevin O’Connell reviewed records, noting an ouch report on file dated 10/03/22 for Child 2 (C2). O’Connell toured the facility, noting that the children in care appeared calm and observed that teachers were being attentive to the children’s needs. Additionally, O’Connell obtained a current roster and conducted interviews with four staff, Staff 1 – Staff 4 (S1-S4). S1 stated that on 10/03/22 a child, Child 2 (C2) walked in front of a swing sustaining a bruise, and the parents were notified. All staff interviewed spoke of a plan in place for when child injuries occur at the facility to include icing the injured area if needed, writing up an ouch report, and informing the parents of the injury at pick up time, offering a copy of the ouch report.
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Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alexis Hollon	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5036
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amy Strother	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5077
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Control Number 01-CC-20220926165137

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE CRITTERS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 283009214
	VISIT DATE: 01/06/2023

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Additional items regarding how injuries are handled by staff, mentioned by one or more staff members included, cleaning up the cut or scrape, sometimes texting a photo of injury to a child’s parent, calling parents if warranted, and comforting the child.
LPA Strother continued the complaint investigation interviewing one adult, Adult 3(A3) on 12/21/22 at 2:00pm. A police report from Napa State Hospital Police dated 09/07/22 was obtained and reviewed on 01/04/23. Interview conducted and a review of the police record corroborate that C1 did sustain bruising to multiple locations on the body, all typical of falling or bumping into something, not suggesting abuse occurred.
Although C1 may have sustained injuries while in care and interview and record review corroborate that C1 did have bruises, based on information gathered, there is not a preponderance of evidence to support the injuries occurred due to a violation of C1’s personal rights or a lack of supervision. Staff demonstrated cohesive knowledge of protocols on how injuries to children are handled when they are aware of an injury occurring. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that an alleged violation occurred, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited during today's inspection. This report was reviewed and discussed with the Licensee. Appeal Rights were provided.
Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alexis Hollon	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5036
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amy Strother	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5077
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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