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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334845834
Report Date: 03/11/2022
Date Signed: 03/11/2022 01:24:32 PM



STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 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
01/27/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Eileen Corral
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 09-CC-20220127092137
FACILITY NAME:DANIEL FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334845834
ADMINISTRATOR:DANIEL,KIMBERLYFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 960-7081
CITY:DESERT HOT SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92240
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 9DATE:
03/11/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:25 PM
MET WITH:Licensee - Kimberly DanielTIME COMPLETED:
01:10 PM
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Day care child sustained unexplained injuries while in care
Adult in home hit day care child with object
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On 03/11/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Corral conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to deliver findings of the above complaint allegations. A 10-day inspection was initiated by LPAs Corral and Hogue on 02/03/2022. During the initial inspection, LPAs Corral and Hogue interviewed pertinent parties, reviewed records, conducted facility observations and met with Licensee, Kimberly Daniel.

The Complaint received in our office on 01/27/2022 alleged a child had sustained unexplained injuries while in care. It was reported that a day care child came home with bruises two days in a row. Information provided to the department stated there was a large bruise the size of a thumb on the child’s back and another bruise on the child’s head, right above the right eye. The complaint allegation also indicated the child was hit by an adult with an object. When the child was questioned about the bruises, it was reported the child stated “I got hurt”.

LPAs Corral and Hogue interviewed the Licensee and Licensee’s Assistant (Licensee’s spouse), conducted child observations and attempted to conduct child interviews during the initial inspection on 02/03/2022.
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Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Eileen CorralTELEPHONE: 951-233-7183
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 09-CC-20220127092137
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: DANIEL FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845834
VISIT DATE: 03/11/2022
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The Licensee’s interview revealed that the child was hurt with the door, which could have caused the child’s bruise on the forehead. The Licensee stated, she informed the child’s mother about the marking on the child’s forehead but was unable to explain the bruise on the child’s back. Licensee stated she does not take off the children’s clothes to check for markings or bruising on children’s backs. Licensee also stated she did not observe the children fighting or playing rough, therefore she was unable to explain the bruise on the child’s back. Licensee’s assistant was also interviewed, Assistant disclosed they accidentally hit the child on the forehead after entering the facility’s main entrance, the door hit the child when the child was “standing behind the door” upon entry. Children interviews were also conducted, there were no disclosures. LPA Corral interviewed the child’s representative and the subject child. During interviews, the child confirmed being hit by the Assistant with the door on the forehead.

LPA investigated the above allegations and gathered evidence surrounding the allegations. Throughout this investigation, LPA Corral conducted interviews, reviewed facility records, and conducted facility observations. Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation there is insufficient evidence to corroborate that a child sustained unexplained injuries while in care and/or that the child was hit with an object, other than “accidentally” being hit by the facility’s door. The interviews revealed that the Licensee did inform the child’s representative about the bruise on the forehead. One of the child’s bruises was explained while the other bruise was unable to be explained due to Licensee not being aware of it. The bruise that was observed on the child’s forehead was explained. However, the Licensee was unaware of the bruise on the child’s back, she indicated she did not observe the child being hurt while in the facility’s care.

The facility provided a plausible explanation as to how the bruise on the child’s forehead, may have happened. Due to conflicting information, the department is unable to determine whether or not, the back bruise occurred while in care. LPA Corral requested pictures of the bruise(s) but photos were not provided. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegations did or did not occur as alleged, therefore the allegations are Unsubstantiated.

Exit interview was conducted and Complaint Report was reviewed with Licensee, Kimberly Daniel. A Notice of Site Visit was provided, Licensee was reminded it must remain posted for 30 days.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Eileen CorralTELEPHONE: 951-233-7183
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2022
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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