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Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 393621292
Report Date: 07/09/2024
Date Signed: 07/09/2024 01:47:18 PM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
06/07/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Erwin Tjhia

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 53-CC-20240607131056

FACILITY NAME:	UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF LODI		FACILITY NUMBER:	393621292
ADMINISTRATOR:	VALENCIA, MARIA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	701 S. HUTCHINS STREET		TELEPHONE:	(209) 327-1408
CITY:	LODI	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95240
CAPACITY:	48	CENSUS: 24	DATE:	07/09/2024
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:30 PM
MET WITH:	Maria Valencia		TIME COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

ALLEGATION(S):

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Staff do not ensure cleaning solutions are inaccessible to day care children.
Staff do not provide adequate supervision to day care children.
Staff do not ensure facility is clean.
Staff do not ensure drinking water is accessible to day care children.
Licensee does not maintain required first aid supplies.
Staff do not ensure outdoor play areas are free from hazards.
Staff do not ensure required ratios are maintained.

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erwin Tjhia met with facility director, Maria Valencia to deliver findings of the complaint investigation regarding the above allegations. There were 24 children and 6 staff during the visit.

Throughout the investigation, LPA conducted observations and interviewed director, parents, staff, and children. It was alleged that staff do not ensure cleaning solutions are inaccessible to day care children. Interviews with director, and staff revealed that the cleaning solutions were not accessible and were always out of children reach. Moreover, during the visit at the facility, LPA observed that the cleaning solution were placed up high in the classroom out of the children’s reach. Furthermore, parents that were interviewed did not has any concern regarding the health and safety issues of the environment.

Report Continue on 9099-C

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karyn Guerra
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Erwin Tjhia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/09/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024

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-20240607131056

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF LODI	FACILITY NUMBER: 393621292
	VISIT DATE: 07/09/2024

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It was also alleged that staff do not provide adequate supervision to day care children. Interviews with director, staff, and children revealed that children were never left alone at the facility. The children were supervised in the classroom, in the playground, and when they were in the restroom. Parents that were interviewed did not has any concern regarding supervision at the facility. During the visit at the facility, LPA observed that teachers were spread out and placed them self at different spots in the classroom or in the playground where the children could be supervised from different angles. LPA also observed teachers were responsive to the children and provided appropriate interactions.

The facility was also alleged that staff do not ensure facility is clean, especially the children’s restroom. Interviews with director, and staff revealed that the children’s restroom were cleaned daily by the church’s janitor and by the teacher as needed. It is also reveled that if more cleaning or more supplies were needed during the day, the church management could be reached anytime, and it would be solved right away. During the visit at the facility, LPA observed that the children’s restrooms were properly maintained and cleaned. Interview with some parents revealed that they did not has any concern regarding the sanitary of the facility.

It was also alleged that the staff do not ensure drinking water is accessible to day care children. Interviews with director, staff, and children revealed that children have the access for drinking water throughout the day. The children could independently pour the water from the water dispenser or request help from the teacher. During the visit, LPA observed a teacher assisted a child with the drinking water. Parents interview also revealed that children had access for drinking water throughout the day and did not have any concern regarding this.

The facility was also alleged that staff does not maintain required first aid supplies. Interviews with director, staff, and children revealed that the first aid kit box were in the red backpack and was always ready and available to be used. The interview was also revealed that the first aid kits were properly maintained by the director monthly to ensure that it was not run out and always have all needed. Interview with some parents revealed that the classroom has first aid kits in the red backpack and was always ready to be used.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karyn Guerra
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Erwin Tjhia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/09/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 53-CC-20240607131056

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF LODI	FACILITY NUMBER: 393621292
	VISIT DATE: 07/09/2024

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The facility was also alleged that staff do not ensure outdoor play areas are free from hazards as it was not safe and cleaned. Interview with director and staff revealed that the playground was safe and appropriate for the children. It also revealed that the toys on the playground were age appropriate, the playground was fenced, all hazard items were either locked away or out of the children reach. Interview with children revealed that they were happy and safe at the facility. Parents’ interviews revealed that the playground is safe for children and they did not has any concern with its safety. Moreover, during the visit, LPA observed that all hazard items were locked away and were not available in the playground, the toys were age appropriate, the playground was fenced and has wood chip under the climbing structure.

Lastly, the facility was alleged that staff do not ensure required ratios are maintained. Interview with Director and staff revealed that there were always at least 3 teachers in the classroom or in the playground with 20 children, though most of the time it was 4 teachers with less than 20 children. The interview also revealed that 1 teacher would take a group of eight children to the restroom. The interview revealed that the facility was never out of ratio. Interview with parents revealed that they always see three or four teachers in the classroom. The interview also revealed that they did not has any concern regarding ratio capacity in the classrooms. LPA observation during the visit showed that there were always at least three teachers supervised 18 or 19 children in the classroom or on the playground.

Based on the information obtained throughout the course of this investigation the above allegations, LPA Tjhia determined that the allegations were found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur.

Exit interview was conducted. 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.

There was no deficiencies cited during today inspections

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karyn Guerra
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Erwin Tjhia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/09/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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