376600965-9-14-2021-51-CC-RPAK-C74T26-20210922142014

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600965
Report Date: 09/14/2021
Date Signed: 09/14/2021 09:56:26 AM

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
07/20/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Joelle Redding

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20210720155935

FACILITY NAME:	CHILDREN'S CHOICE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376600965
ADMINISTRATOR:	FREDA SIMMONS		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1465 EAST MADISON AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(619) 442-4014
CITY:	EL CAJON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92019
CAPACITY:	82	CENSUS: 43	DATE:	09/14/2021
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Director Freda Simmons		TIME COMPLETED:	09:30 AM

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Child sustained unexplained injuries while in care

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On 9/14/21 @ 9:15 a.m., Licensing Program Analysts, Joelle Redding and Annette Sutherland, made an unannounced visit to deliver findings on the above-referenced allegation.

Based on observation, interviews and review of pertinent documentation, Child #1 sustained a bite mark, unobserved by staff, while at the day care. Between the time that Child #1 was picked up at day care at 5:25 p.m. and the time the bite was discovered at 6:03 p.m., Child #1 was not exposed to any child outside of daycare who could have caused this bite mark. This allegation is considered Substantiated meaning that the preponderance of evidence standard has been met.

A Type B citation under California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1) is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Appeal Rights were provided and discussed. Signature at the bottom of this report confirms receipt. Notice of Site Visit was posted and will remain posted for 30 days.

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha Pack	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle Redding	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/14/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/14/2021

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-20210720155935

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: CHILDREN'S CHOICE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376600965
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/14/2021

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 10/19/2021 Section Cited CCR 101229(1)(1)(	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	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:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Director states that the mirror will be adjusted to ensure that all areas of the classroom are visible from the changing area. In the meantime, the other children will be kept in an area, closer to the changing table where the staff can visibly observe children at all times.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, Child #1 was unobserved for a brief period while Staff #1 was changing another child's diaper during which time Child #1 was bitten on the arm. As the period of time was short and no medical attention was required, this is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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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 Pack	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle Redding	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/14/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/14/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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