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32 | Regarding the allegation the facility is operating out of ratio, confidential interviews revealed that on numerous occasions various classrooms have operated out of ratio. It was revealed that numerous times in the last month, classrooms have operated out of ratio for approximately a few minutes to an hour. Regarding the allegation that facility is not providing a healthful environment for children in care, confidential interviews revealed that children are often allowed to remain at the facility after being ill or exhibiting signs of illness, including vomiting. One interview also revealed that a child with a contagious condition was allowed to remain at the facility and as a result, multiple children also contracted the condition.
Based on confidential interviews conducted during the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met and the allegations that facility is operating out of ratio and facility is not providing a healthful environment for children in care are substantiated. The facility is being cited for Title 22 Regulations Section 101216.3 Teacher-Staff Ratio and 101223 Personal Rights. A copy of this report and appeal rights were given and explained to Director Sandrine Buntin.
The Notice of Site Visit and Type A Deficiencies from today’s visit must be posted for 30 days. Failure to keep these posted for the entire 30 days will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty for each.
An exit interview was conducted, Notice of Site Visit posted, appeal rights discussed and given to the licensee along with a copy of LIC 9224 (AB 633) and a copy of this report was provided to the facility on this date. |