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25 | On 12/15/2021 at 8:40A.M., Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA) Luis J. Gomez met with Site Supervisor, Amelia Justo. Program Director, Patricia Bacerra arrived during inspection. Purpose of inspection was explained and was an unannounced, Case Management inspection, in response to an unusual incident report received by the Department on 11/18/2021. At 8:45A.M. LPA observed staff member present without proper criminal record clearance or association. Deficiency was issued on Case Management report. Present was the Program Director, Site Supervisor and 6 staff supervising 17 children. LPA inspected facility with Program Director for health and safety hazards.
Director self- reported that on 11/18/2021, that day-care child, C1, had eloped from the toddler classroom and found by staff several minutes later. During inspection, LPA reviewed staff's written statements with Program Director. Based on the information collected, it was determined that a lack of supervision had occurred on 11/18/2021, with staff not maintaining direct visual supervision of children at all times.
In response to this incident, Program Director has installed new child safety gate and ring alarm system in facility entry way leading to the toddler classroom. Additional cameras have also been installed in each of the classrooms.
Based on today’s inspection, a deficiency was observed in the areas evacuated and cited according the Title 22 Division 12 of Ca. Code of Regulations and listed on the 809- D. An exit interview was conducted with Program Director and plan of correction was discussed. A copy of this report with the appeal rights was provided, and signature of this form acknowledges the receipt of these documents.
Notice of site visit was observed to be posted and shall remain posted for 30 days. |