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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek conducted a follow-up Case Management Inspection to address the Injury/Unusual Incident report submitted to the Regional Office on 07/24/19. According to the Licensee an Irvine Police Officer disclosed the police department had an open investigation with regards to inappropriate behavior by Staff #1 towards Child #1. Staff #1 was arrested by Irvine Police Department; subsequently Licensee terminated Staff #1. LPA met with Executive Pastor, Brian Eaves. The director, John Sweetser arrived later. There were 8 children with 2 staff whom were transported to be dropped off at elementary school. A review of Staff records on this date indicated that all facility Staff or other individuals who required caregiver background checks have received criminal record and Child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The Investigation Bureau conducted the investigation and Investigator, Ernestina Bellucco interviewed staff, day care children and obtained police report. Investigator interviewed (6) Staff members whom had no knowledge of the inappropriate behavior of Staff #1. Investigator interviewed (5) day-care children whom made no disclosures. The Irvine Police Department’s reports indicate Child #1 disclosed that Staff #1 had Child #1 perform inappropriate touching to Staff #1. The report reveals Staff #1 admitted to the inappropriately touching with Child #1 and disclosed there was a second victim, Child #2. The report indicates Child #2 did not disclose any inappropriate touching to or from Staff #1. Based on Child #1’s disclosure and Staff’s #1 admission, the facility is being cited under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, on the attached LIC 809D for the deficiency section 101223(a)(1) under personal rights. An Immediate Civil Penalty is being assessed today in the amount of $500. Civil Penalty determination is pending. Notice of Site Visit was posted. The notice of site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal right (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First level appeal is to Regional Manager; address is above on the report. Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this report to parents/Guardians of Children in care and to parents/guardians of Children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Licensee may use LIC 9224. A copy of acknowledgement form signed by the Child's representative shall be kept on each Child's file. Exit interview was conducted. |