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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370520
Report Date: 01/19/2022
Date Signed: 01/19/2022 11:36:48 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/12/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Dean Valencia
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20220112165834
FACILITY NAME:LEARNING SPOT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
304370520
ADMINISTRATOR:MARIA HERNANDEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:12388 GARDEN GROVE BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(714) 534-0467
CITY:GARDEN GROVESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92843
CAPACITY:66CENSUS: 18DATE:
01/19/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Maria HernandezTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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Staff did not inform parents of COVID positive cases.
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A complaint inspection was conducted on this date, 1/19/22 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dean Valencia. LPA met with director Maria Hernandez to discuss the above allegation. During the inspection, a physical plant inspection/walk-through was conducted, census was taken, six facility staff and 2 parents were interviewed, and a facility roster was gathered. At the time of the physical plant inspection/walk-through, 18 children were in care being supervised by 6 staff. On 1/12/22 a complaint was filed alleging Staff did not inform parents of COVID+ cases. During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed 6 staff and 2 parents, reviewed facility documentation related to the allegation, and conducted a physical plant inspection of the classrooms. It was determined through interviews with staff and parents that the facility had one covid+ case, and did not follow CDPH Guidelines on reporting the case. From this report to CDPH the facility would have been infomrmed of protocol for informing parents of children in care. Based on the information gathered today by LPA, it was determined that the preponderance of evidence standard was met and the allegation is substantiated. The substantiated allegation constitutes a violation of Personal Rights, Title 22 Regulation section 101223(a)(2). (continued on LIC9099C)
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dean Valencia
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/19/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/19/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 06-CC-20220112165834
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING SPOT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370520
VISIT DATE: 01/19/2022
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The B violation can be reviewed on the attached LIC9099D. Based on the LPA's gathered information, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, and therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. LPA determined that at least one confirmed positive case of covid19 at the facility was not reported to CDPH, and as a result the facility was not given information on what to report to parents of children in care. Based on LPA's interviews the following violation is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Section 101223(a)(2).

Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dean Valencia
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/19/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/19/2022
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Control Number 06-CC-20220112165834
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING SPOT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370520
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/19/2022
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
01/26/2022
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(2)
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To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This was not met as evidenced by:

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The director stated that they will submit proof to LPA by 1/26/22 that they have followed through with reporting any positive covid19 cases in the facility and following the CDPH covid19 Guidelines. LPA provided director information on where to access this information.
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informed of a positive covid19 case. This is a potential threat to the children's health and safety.
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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: Judy Hanson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dean Valencia
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/19/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/19/2022
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