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25 | An Informal Meeting was conducted on this day in the Orange Regional Office. Present during the meeting were Judy Hanson, Licensing Program Manager (LPM), Cindy Nguyen, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Maryam Foster, Director, and Amir Mansouri, Assistant Director. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the facility’s Type A violation. The Licensing office received a complaint alleging that children are forced to sit in chair for time out for an excessive amount of time.
On 05/31/2017 a complaint investigation was completed. Children and staff were interviewed, and the allegation was substantiated. A citation was issued for Section 101223.2(a)-Discipline - Any form of discipline or punishment that violates a child's personal rights as specified in Section 101223 shall not be permitted regardless of authorized representative consent or authorization. During interviews it was related that the office was the designated place for time. As part of the proof of correction, the director indicated she would review discipline policies with her current and future staff. A copy of agenda, including ways of children's guidance, was submitted to our office.
The following was also discussed with the Director & the Assistant Director:
- Facility discipline policy.
- Licensee have installed in 12 cameras in the facility.
- The director was advised of the responsibility to know & understand Title 22 Regulations.
- The facility must always remain in compliance with Title 22 regulations.
- The licensee and director were advised to check the Child Care Licensing web site at www.ccld.ca.gov for quarterly updates, training, forms and regulations.
- Children Home Society (CHS).
- Child Care Licensing E-Learning Modules accessed on line were provided.
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