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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370293
Report Date: 01/10/2024
Date Signed: 01/10/2024 02:40:33 PM


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868



FACILITY NAME:TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE/LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
304370293
ADMINISTRATOR:DEARING, LEISHAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1550 BRISTOL STREET NORTHTELEPHONE:
(949) 955-2672
CITY:NEWPORT BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92660
CAPACITY:40CENSUS: 17DATE:
01/10/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Director Leisha Dearing TIME COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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On 01/10/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Romy Castanon and Cynthia Sun conducted a Case Management visit due to follow up on a self-reported incident on 12/27/2023. LPAs met with Director Leisha Dearing. A tour of Infant Room #1 & #2, Toddler Room #1 & #2 and infant playground was conducted. Observed at the time of the visit was a total of 17 children and 5 staff.

A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on 01/10/2024 indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

Licensing Program Office received a written self-reported incident report dated 12/27/2023 regarding a Parent #1 (P1) who was viewing the facility surveillance system and observed Staff #1 (S1) being physically aggressive toward Child #1 (C1) and Child #2 (C2) during their rest period.

On 01/03/2024, LPA Sun interviewed P1 who was able to describe the incident they observed. P1 stated they were watching the continuous video playback of their child's classroom. P1 stated they observed C1 walk away from their mat. S1 picked up the child and threw them on their mat face down. P1 stated they observed C2 sit up on their mat and S1 also picking them up and throwing them face down on back on their mat.

During LPA’s visit, Director and three staff members were interviewed. LPA’s requested to review the facility camera footage but were unable to due to their extensive request process. Director stated they observed the recording and was able to determine S1 rough handled two children in their care. Director stated C1 was observed walking away from their mat, S1 picked up C1 by their arms/triceps and roughly dropped them down on their mat. Director stated C2 was laying on the side of their mat and S1 picked up by their waist and dropped them on their mat. S1 is no longer employed at the facility.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Patricia MaganaTELEPHONE: (714) 703-2821
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M CastanonTELEPHONE: (714) 743-8565
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/10/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE/LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370293
VISIT DATE: 01/10/2024
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3 out of 3 staff stated they were not present to witness the incident on 12/27/2023. 3 out of 3 staff were able to explain the personal rights of a child and provide examples. 3 out of 3 staff members were able to define the responsibilities of a mandated reporter. 3 out of 3 staff members denied ever observing staff treat children in a physically aggressive manner.

Based on LPA’s interview conducted with Director, Parent #1 and 3 staff members, the facility is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Section 101223 (a)(3) Personal Rights.
LPA Castanon informed Director Leisha Dearing that this report dated 01/10/2024 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. LPA Castanon also informed the Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 01/10/2024 that documents any Type A citations 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) must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Exit interview was conducted with Director Leisha Dearing. Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. Director was informed that the notice of site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. Director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Patricia MaganaTELEPHONE: (714) 703-2821
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M CastanonTELEPHONE: (714) 743-8565
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2024
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868


FACILITY NAME: TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE/LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370293

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/10/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
01/11/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(3)

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(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1) To be accorded dignity...(2) To be accorded safe...(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule...This requimrent was not met as evidenced by:
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S1 is no longer employed at the facility. Director states they will print out policy and procedures regarding personal rights/supervision/naptime protocols, review it individually with staff and require their signature. Director stated an all staff meeting will be held on February 19, 2024 regarding topics listed above. Director will email topics list with staff signature page as well as attendance sheet for February meeting.
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Based on interviews with Director and Parent #1, Staff #1 rough handled Child #1 and Child #2 by grabbing and throwing them back on their mat during the facility rest period on 12/27/2023. This poses an immediate personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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: Patricia MaganaTELEPHONE: (714) 703-2821
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M CastanonTELEPHONE: (714) 743-8565
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/10/2024
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