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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334840032
Report Date: 05/12/2023
Date Signed: 05/17/2023 01:32:06 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
04/28/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Rachel Zeron
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 09-CC-20230428134629
FACILITY NAME:FIGUEROA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334840032
ADMINISTRATOR:FIGUEROA, MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(951) 845-1414
CITY:BEAUMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92223
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 4DATE:
05/12/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Maria Figueroa TIME COMPLETED:
06:00 PM
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Facility is in disrepair

Facility is malodorous

Facility has rats

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 05/12/2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Rachel Zeron and Taityana Benson arrived at the facility to continue the complaint investigation initiated on 05/05/2022 concerning the above allegations. LPAs arrived at the facility with City of Beaumont Code Enforcement Inspectors and met with the Licensee, Maria Figueroa. Licensee granted access to the facility, LPAs toured the facility, took census of the children in care. Based on all the information obtained, the following is the outcome of the investigation regarding , the allegations:

During the investigation, LPAs made observations, conducted interviews with staff and all other relevant individuals pertinent to this investigation. It is alleged that on or about, February 2023, the facility was observed to be in disrepair and reported to the Department. LPAs toured the facility and observed the following: The ceiling was missing in the downstairs bedroom due to water damage on the second floor of the home, which occurred in December 2022/January 2023 according to the Licensee. The Licensee disclosed she removed the carpet throughout the downstairs of the home when the water damage occurred and has not been able to replace it, leaving the floors bare with cement and glue residue .
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rachel Zeron
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 09-CC-20230428134629
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: FIGUEROA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334840032
VISIT DATE: 05/12/2023
NARRATIVE
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 LPAs observed the facility to not have any running water, Licensee indicated that she shut the water off due to the leak, which has not been repaired and has not turned it back on. LPAs observed dirty dishes/compost in the kitchen sink, food products on the floor, in the kitchen where she prepares food for children in care throughout the day. The house had a musty smell throughout. LPAs observed children in care to be sitting on a piece of carpet that was stained and tattered, which was considered a tripping hazard. Licensee disclosed that facility has rats and set traps to keep the situation contained but disclosed the area she lives in an area has rats, snakes and tarantulas. LPAs observed an unopened rat sticky trap in the children's area. LPAs observed the bathroom that the children use to be unsanitary, there was urine in the toilet and no running water.

Beaumont Code Enforcement inspectors red tagged the home, deeming the home unsafe. The red tag was issued based on substandard structure, lack of running water, interior deterioration. Children in care were picked up by responsible parties. Licensee agreed to submit an LIC9211 to LPAs while on site, putting the facility in an inactive status, Licensee understands that until the facility has the red tag requirements met and the red tag removed, informs CCL and has an inspection completed, she is not to have any children in care.
Based upon the information gathered in regards to the allegations, the facility is in disrepair, facility is malodorous, facility has rats, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, and therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

See LIC 9099D for deficiencies cited.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to the Licensee, Maria Figueroa. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.


Licensee must have parents of all current and any newly enrolled clients within the next 12 months, complete the Parent Notification Requirements form LIC 9224, and place the completed form in the child’s facility file. A civil penalty of $100 per violation will be assessed for noncompliance.

A Non-compliance Conference has been scheduled for Wednesday, 05/17/2023 at 10:00 am, to further discuss violations cited.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rachel Zeron
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023
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Citations on this Visit Report are Under Appeal!

Control Number 09-CC-20230428134629
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: FIGUEROA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334840032
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/12/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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05/13/2023
Section Cited
CCR
102417(b)
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Operation of a Family Child Care Home: The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

This requirement is not being met as evidenced by:
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Licensee agrees to put the facility into inactive status until all repairs have been completed and red tag has been removed. The department will need to reinspect in order for the facility to be put back in active status. Licensee agrees to write a letter of understanding regarding Section 102417 and that she will abide by the regulations
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Based on LPAs observations, Facility was in disarray, did not have running water and was deemed red tagged by the City Code enforcement today. The home substandard structure, lack of running water, interior deterioration.
This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Under Appeal
Type A
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Section Cited
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Operation of a Family Child Care HomeThe home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to:Poisons....... which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not being met as evidenced by:
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Licensee agrees to put the facility into inactive status until all repairs have been completed and red tag has been removed. The department will need to reinspect in order for the facility to be put back in active status. Licensee agrees to write a letter of understanding regarding Section 102417 and that she will abide by the regulations
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Based on LPAs observations, a unopened rat trap was found in the childcare area.

This poses an immediate health, safety or 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rachel Zeron
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023
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