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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343623100
Report Date: 07/06/2023
Date Signed: 07/06/2023 10:42:04 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
04/26/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Matthew Gallo
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 03-CC-20230426122109
FACILITY NAME:EKEKWE, ELSHEBIAFACILITY NUMBER:
343623100
ADMINISTRATOR:EKEKWE, ELSHEBIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(916) 517-8410
CITY:ANTELOPESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95843
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 4DATE:
07/06/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Elshebia EkekweTIME COMPLETED:
10:50 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Other: Adults smoke cannabis on the premesis
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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At 8:30am on 7/6/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo met with licensee Elshebia Ekekwe to deliver findings regarding the complaint that was opened on 4/26/2023. Licensee's assistant was also present during the visit, as well as four day care children.

It was alleged that adults smoke cannabis on the premises. Throughout the investigation, LPA conducted observations and interviewed Reporting Party, staff, and parents. During observations at the facility on 5/2/2023, LPA encountered the distinct smell of smoked marijuana emanating from the half-open garage of the home, separate from where care is provided. At the time, licensee had just returned from picking up supplies, and the adult responsible for the smoke remains undetermined. Nonetheless, further interviews provided corroborating evidence consistent in its facts establishing that marijuana was smoked by an adult on the premises.

The preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegation is SUBSTANTIATED.

A Type A Title 22 Deficiency has been cited on the attached LIC 9099-D. Appeal Rights were provided. An exit interview was conducted, and a Notice of Site Visit posted.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion: 90
SUPERVISORS NAME: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Matthew Gallo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
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 03-CC-20230426122109
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: EKEKWE, ELSHEBIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 343623100
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/06/2023
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
07/07/2023
Section Cited
HSC
1596.795(b)
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(b) The smoking of tobacco on the premises of a licensed day care center shall be prohibited.

This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Licensee has dismissed individuals who they suspect were responsible for the smoke. In addition, licensee will send LPA signed statements by all adults, including herself, acknowledging that marijuana can never be smoked on the premises either during or after daycare hours.
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During observations at facility premises, LPA encountered the distinct smell of marijuana emanating from the home's half-open garage. Subsequent interviews provided corroborating information that supported the conclusion that marijuana is smoked on the premises
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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: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Matthew Gallo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
04/26/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Matthew Gallo
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 03-CC-20230426122109

FACILITY NAME:EKEKWE, ELSHEBIAFACILITY NUMBER:
343623100
ADMINISTRATOR:EKEKWE, ELSHEBIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:7625 ZEPHYR HILLS WAYTELEPHONE:
(916) 517-8410
CITY:ANTELOPESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95843
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 4DATE:
07/06/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Elshebia EkekweTIME COMPLETED:
10:50 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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1. Other: Licensee does not primarily reside at the licensed facility.
2. Criminal Record Clearance: Unauthorized persons providing care in the facility.
3. Neglect/Lack of Supervistion: A child has had minor injuries due to insufficient supervision.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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At 8:30am on 7/6/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo met with licensee Elshebia Ekekwe to deliver findings regarding the complaint that was opened on 4/26/2023. Licensee's assistant was also present during the visit, as well as four day care children.

It was alleged that (1) Licensee does not primarily reside at the facility, (2) unauthorized persons are providing care in the facility, and (3) a child has had minor injuries due to insufficient supervision. Throughout the investigation, LPA conducted observations, record review, and interviewed Reporting Party, staff, and parents. Information gathered from the these sources did not provide sufficient evidence to either support or dimiss the above allegations. Therefore, the findings for the above allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning that althought the the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the allegations occurred.

Exit interview was conducted with licensee Elshebia Ekekwe, during which this report was reviewed. Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided, the latter of which must be posted for 30 days.

Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion: 90
SUPERVISORS NAME: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Matthew Gallo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
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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