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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 393620092
Report Date: 03/03/2021
Date Signed: 03/15/2021 03:39:58 PM



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
10/29/2020 and conducted by Evaluator Justin L Denton
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 53-CC-20201029133653
FACILITY NAME:BROWN, VERNETTEFACILITY NUMBER:
393620092
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY:8CENSUS: 6DATE:
03/03/2021
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Vernette BrownTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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Licensee is using inappropriate forms of discipline
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justin Denton met with Licensee Vernette Brown to deliver the findings for the above complaint allegation. This meeting occurred over the phone due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Department received a report alleging that the licensee slapped and spoke improperly to Child 1 (C1). During the investigation, interviews were conducted with C1's teacher, parent, and the licensee. Evidence obtained during interviews on 11/30/20 and 1/5/21, included statements that the licensee made contact between C1's head and the open palm of the licensee's hand. Interviews on 1/5/21 and 1/19/21 showed that the licensee told C1 that the C1 was "going to get it" because of C1's behavior.

Based on interviews and observations, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations Title 22 is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview conducted.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion: 0
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jeanne SmithTELEPHONE: (916) 208-4405
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Justin L DentonTELEPHONE: (916) 926-9269
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2021
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 53-CC-20201029133653
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: BROWN, VERNETTE
FACILITY NUMBER: 393620092
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/03/2021
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
03/04/2021
Section Cited
CCR
102423(a)(4)
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To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, including, but not limited to: interference with eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.
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Licensee will review the personal rights of day care children under Title 22. Licensee will also watch video titled "Children's Personal Rights in Child Care" on childcarevideos.org or take similar training through the local resource and referral agency. Licensee will provide signed statement confirming completion of the above to CCL by the due date.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: (1) Licensee used her open palm to hit a child on the child's head as a form of discipline; and (2) Licensee told a day care child that the child was going to "get it" in response to the child's behavior. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of 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: Jeanne SmithTELEPHONE: (916) 208-4405
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Justin L DentonTELEPHONE: (916) 926-9269
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2021
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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