376700250-3-14-2023-20-CC-JGAY-CQCSD5-20230328134634

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700250
Report Date: 03/14/2023
Date Signed: 03/14/2023 02:13:43 PM

Unsubstantiated

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
01/23/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Diana Sanchez

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 20-CC-20230123110027

FACILITY NAME:	SBCS - MI ESCUELITA		FACILITY NUMBER:	376700250
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARIELA ARCE-HURTADO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	915 FOURTH AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(619) 420-0116
CITY:	CHULA VISTA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91911
CAPACITY:	96	CENSUS: 36	DATE:	03/14/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:40 PM
MET WITH:	Mariela Arce-Hurtado, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	01:40 PM

ALLEGATION(S):

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Facility staff are not adequately supervising day care children.

Facility does not provide a safe and comfortable environment for day care child.

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On 3/14/2023 at 12:40 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Diana Sanchez made an unannounced complaint inspection today to deliver the complaint investigation findings for the above allegation. LPA met with the Facility Director, Mariela Arce-Hurtado and made her aware of the reason for today’s inspection. Current census is 36.

This agency has investigated the above listed allegations. During the course of the complaint investigation, LPA conducted facility tour, interviews with the director, facility staff, children and daycare parents.

It was alleged that a daycare child is exhibiting behaviors that are disruptive and might be harmful to other children in care. The director acknowledged that there are several children enrolled in their program that exhibit challenging behaviors, as the facility is a Therapeutic Preschool, designed especially for children affected by domestic violence and/or abuse; however, the director stated measures are taken to ensure appropriate supervision.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767- 2210
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2023

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 20-CC-20230123110027

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: SBCS - MI ESCUELITA	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700250
	VISIT DATE: 03/14/2023

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According to the facility director, there are two teachers and assistant present in each classroom with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The school also has two onsite school therapists, that conducts onsite therapy sessions, assesses and assists with integrating the children into school, as well as, referring children for outside therapy and/or additional services. The facility staff stated that they are currently working and developing a care plan for the children who have been having some behavioral issues in school.
During children interviews it was disclosed that teachers are nice, and LPA observed children to be smiling and laughing in their classrooms during facility tours. Parents interviewed did not disclose any concerns or issues with the facility, children or staff.

Based on conflicting information obtained and no other witnesses to corroborate the above allegations, LPA was unable to confirm whether or not staff are not adequately supervising children or not providing a safe and comfortable environment. Although the 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 the allegations are Unsubstantiated.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with director, Mariela Arce-Hurtado. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22), were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed that the notice of site visit was posted during the inspection. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767- 2210
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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