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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600751
Report Date: 01/07/2020
Date Signed: 01/07/2020 01:06:03 PM



STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/05/2019 and conducted by Evaluator Tresha Souza
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20191105164025
FACILITY NAME:MERRY-GO-AROUND, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
376600751
ADMINISTRATOR:YVETTE JACKSONFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:9175 KEARNY VILLA ROADTELEPHONE:
(858) 536-1008
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92126
CAPACITY:72CENSUS: 42DATE:
01/07/2020
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:52 AM
MET WITH:Yvette JacksonTIME COMPLETED:
01:20 PM
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Absence of Supervision - Staff sleeping while children are in care.




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An unannounced complaint inspection was conducted today by LPA's Nancy Diaz and Tresha Souza to deliver the findings regarding the above allegation. Upon arrival, LPA's met with Yvette Jackson, Site Director. A tour of the center was conducted (preschool component). There were 42 children observed present in four classrooms. Appropriate staff-children ratio were observed in all the preschool classroom.

Based on the information obtained during interviews and review of documentation, it was determined that staff failed to provide proper supervision when on at least two different occasions a staff member was observed sleeping in the classroom, while children were present.

Therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Type A deficiency is cited on the accompanying LIC 9099D as an immediate safety risk to children in care. California Code of Regulations, An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report, appeal rights, acknowledgement of receipt of licensing reports and the notice of site visit were provided to the facility representatives. LPA observed the representative post the Notice of Site Visit in a prominent place. The representative states it is understood that this notice must be posted for 30 days. Signature at the bottom of this report confirms receipt.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha PackTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tresha SouzaTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2020
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 51-CC-20191105164025
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: MERRY-GO-AROUND, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600751
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/07/2020
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Request Denied
Type A
01/24/2020
Section Cited
CCR
101229(a)(1)
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101229(a)(1)Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Yvette Jackson Director will hold a staff meeting to discussproper supervision at all Licensee will send a copy of a sign in sheet of attendance and materials covered b.y 1/24/20
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Interviews conducted. Staff was observed sleeping while children were in care during nap on at least two different occasions. This poses an immediate safety 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha PackTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tresha SouzaTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2020
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Control Number 51-CC-20191105164025
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: MERRY-GO-AROUND, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600751
VISIT DATE: 01/07/2020
NARRATIVE
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Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. LPA's observed the representative post the Notice of Site Visit in a prominent place. The representative states it is understood that this notice must be posted for 30 days. Signature at the bottom of this report confirms receipt.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha PackTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tresha SouzaTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2020
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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/05/2019 and conducted by Evaluator Tresha Souza
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20191105164025

FACILITY NAME:MERRY-GO-AROUND, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
376600751
ADMINISTRATOR:YVETTE JACKSONFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:9175 KEARNY VILLA ROADTELEPHONE:
(858) 536-1008
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92126
CAPACITY:72CENSUS: 42DATE:
01/07/2020
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:52 AM
MET WITH:Yvette JacksonTIME COMPLETED:
01:20 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Teacher - Chid Ratio - Facility operates out of ratio.
Staff handled child in a rough manner.





THIS IS AN AMENDED REPORT PROVIDED ON 01/28/2020.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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An unannounced complaint inspection was conducted today by LPA's Michelle Hood and Tresha Souza to deliver the findings regarding the following allegations: Facility operates out of ratio and Staff handled child in a rough manner. Initial inspection was conducted on 11-27-19. Met with Yvette Jackson, Site Director. A tour of the center was conducted (preschool component). Evidence collected is comprised of interviews, observations, and agency reports. Conflicting statements were received regarding the above allegations.

Although the above allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore, based on the evidence gathered the above allegations are unsubstantiated. No deficiency cited today. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report, along with the Notice of Site Visit was provided to the Facility Director. LPA observed the Director post the Notice of Site Visit in a prominent place. The Director states it is understood that this notice must be posted for 30 days.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha PackTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tresha SouzaTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2020
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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