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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701170
Report Date: 10/16/2019
Date Signed: 10/16/2019 01:08:41 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
10/14/2019 and conducted by Evaluator Adrian Castellon
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20191014150424
FACILITY NAME:NEXT GENERATION EDUCATIONAL CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
376701170
ADMINISTRATOR:EMALINA LEDBETTERFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:8989 MIRA MESA BOULEVARDTELEPHONE:
(858) 536-8800
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92126
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 18DATE:
10/16/2019
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Emalina LedbetterTIME COMPLETED:
01:10 PM
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License - Staff failed to properly report an incident involving a day-care child involving an injury to the authorized representative.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adrian Castellon completed an unannounced inspection for delivering the findings for the above allegation. Upon arrival, LPA Castellon met with Director Ledbetter to discuss final finding on allegations facility staff failed to notify child's parent of incident immediately as required. LPA Castellon conducted staff interviews and obtained documents pertaining to the investigation. Based on Director admission, it was determined that on 10/03/19, Child #1 (C1) was assessed by facility staff for injuries after a fall. Child suffered scrapes on the face. Facility staff failed to immediately inform Child #1’s parent about the incident and assessment. Parents were advised at time of pick up. Based on preponderance of evidence standard has been met that parents were not immediately notified, therefore the allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1, are being issued a Type B citation on the attached LIC 9099D. Notice of Site Visit posted on the wall. Appeal rights were discussed and licensee was given a written copy.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian CastellonTELEPHONE: 619-767-2237
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2019
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-20191014150424
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: NEXT GENERATION EDUCATIONAL CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701170
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/16/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
10/16/2019
Section Cited
CCR
101226(a)(2)
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101226 Health-Related Services
(a) The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch. The licensee shall obtain specific instructions from the authorized representative regarding action to be taken.

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Director Ledbetter sent out an e-mail to facility discussing reporting requirements. Director states that during November 11th staff meeting, reporting requirements will be discussed and all attendees will sign sheet acknowledging attendance.
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(2) In the case of less serious injuries including, but not limited to, minor cuts, scratches and bites from other children requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff, the licensee shall document the injury in the child's record and notify the child's authorized representative of the nature of the injury when the child is picked up from the center.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff admission and evidence gathered, it was determined that C1 suffered scrapes to the head after falling and parents were not immediately notified. Parents were notified at time of pick up. This poses a potential risk to children 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: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian CastellonTELEPHONE: 619-767-2237
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2019
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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