390316994-1-19-2023-53-CC-CHUR-CP2VAC-20230214151544

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 390316994
Report Date: 01/19/2023
Date Signed: 01/19/2023 04:10:23 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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/31/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Stacey Williams

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 53-CC-20221031110634

FACILITY NAME:	ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	390316994
ADMINISTRATOR:	ARIANNA ELYSE MARTINEZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	4005 N. SUTTER STREET		TELEPHONE:	(209) 465-5368
CITY:	STOCKTON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95204
CAPACITY:	72	CENSUS: 36	DATE:	01/19/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:45 PM
MET WITH:	Arianna Martinez		TIME COMPLETED:	04:25 PM

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Personal Rights:
Staff used inappropriate discipline methods
Staff did not prevent day care children from injuring other children

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On January 19, 2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Stacey Williams and David Nguyen arrived at the facility for the purpose of delivering complaint findings. LPAs met with Facility Representative. LPA’s observed 36 children supervised by 6 staff. Criminal record clearances were verified.

LPAs conducted an investigation regarding the complaint allegations listed above. During the course of the investigation the facility was toured, and interviews were conducted with the reporting party, facility staff, children attending the childcare program and parents of children in the program. Pertinent information was received to assist in the investigation. It was alleged that the personal rights of children were violated by facility staff (S1). The allegation included details of S1 using profanity towards a child (C1) as well as grabbing C1 and slapping their forearm. S1 denied the allegations. There was no direct evidence that S1 slapped C1 or used profanity towards C1. S1 acknowledged there were occurrences when C1 was visibly upset from altercations with their peers. Consistent statements were received from staff interviewed that C1 and all children are spoken to and redirected when outbursts occur. S1 stated they allowed C1 and all children time away from the group to until they are calm and ready to return to activities.

Report continues on subsequent page, LIC 9099D

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Bettina Engelman	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5820
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacey Williams	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7797
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/19/2023

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 53-CC-20221031110634

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME: ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 390316994
	VISIT DATE: 01/19/2023

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It was also alleged that staff did not prevent daycare children from injuring other children. Consistent statements were received from staff describing the “three’s” room as a class with children learning how to integrate in a classroom setting. Staff reported that rules and boundaries were constantly tested, and children often mimicked each other’s actions. Staff also reported that the class collectively was encouraged to use gentle hands and kind words towards their peers. Staff acknowledged an incident occurred where C1 pushed a child rather than using their words which resulted in a child being scratched. Staff stated there is adequate staffing at all times. Staff immediately addressed and documented the incident and parents were notified.

Information received did not corroborate the allegations. The allegations are determined to be unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur.

No Title 22 deficiencies have been cited for this complaint.

An Exit Interview was conducted in which the report was reviewed and discussed with Facility Representative, Ariana Martinez. Appeal rights provided. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Bettina Engelman	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5820
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacey Williams	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7797
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/19/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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