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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 455401847
Report Date: 02/02/2022
Date Signed: 02/03/2022 08:10:16 AM



STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/08/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Nicolette Cunningham
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20211108134057
FACILITY NAME:SHASTA HEAD START - MC ARTHURFACILITY NUMBER:
455401847
ADMINISTRATOR:STEWART, JACQUELYNEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:44218 A STREETTELEPHONE:
(530) 336-5380
CITY:MCARTHURSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
96056
CAPACITY:20CENSUS: 7DATE:
02/02/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Jacquelyne Stewart, Site SupervisorTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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Staff allowed day care children to engage in inappropriate physical activity.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) N. Cunningham conducted a subsequent inspection to deliver the finding regarding the allegation mentioned above and met with Site Supervisor Stewart. LPA Cunningham previously met with Site Supervisor Stewart on 11/12/21 to discuss purpose of the inspection, and LPA requested a facility roster, staff contact information, and copies of injury reports. It was alleged that staff allowed day care children to engage in inappropriate physical activity, specifically, children were allowed to participate in wrestling matches. On 11/12/21 starting at 11:30am, LPA interviewed Site Supervisor Stewart who stated that recently staff organized and allowed approximately eight to ten children to participate in wrestling matches as an indoor physical activity. Site Supervisor Stewart stated that children wrestled on a mat, children shook hands before the match, children wished the other child good luck, and children knew that the match started and ended when they heard a bell. Site Supervisor Stewart acknowledged that two children (Child 1 and Child 2) sustained minor injuries while wrestling. Site Supervisor also acknowledged that Child 1 voiced concerns of returning to school after the wrestling activity.

On 11/29/21 at 1:31pm, LPA Cunningham conducted a subsequent interview with Site Supervisor Stewart and learned that children did not use protective gear while wrestling because the activity was considered “more like rough and tumble play”. Site Supervisor also stated that Head Start provides curriculum and activity ideas, however, wrestling is not a suggested activity.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 895-4325
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette CunninghamTELEPHONE: (530) 521-5235
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 13-CC-20211108134057
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: SHASTA HEAD START - MC ARTHUR
FACILITY NUMBER: 455401847
VISIT DATE: 02/02/2022
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During the investigation, LPA Cunningham reviewed the Mayo Clinic website (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-healthy/in-depth/fitness/art-20048027) which stated, “Toddlers and preschoolers are beginning to master many basic movements, but they're too young for most organized sports. … For children in this age group, unstructured free play is usually best. This may include running, hopping, skipping and jumping, tumbling, throwing and catching, swimming, riding a tricycle or bicycle, and climbing on playground equipment.” LPA also reviewed American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) website which provided a link, healthychildren.org, which states that children should use protective gear while wrestling.

Based on the investigation, primarily the site supervisor’s statement and injury reports, there’s a preponderance of the evidence to support the allegation that staff allowed children to engage in inappropriate physical activity, therefore the allegation is substantiated.

The California Code of Regulations 101223 of the Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1, is being cited on LIC 9099D. This report was discussed and reviewed with the site supervisor and an Exit interview was conducted. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were provided.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 895-4325
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette CunninghamTELEPHONE: (530) 521-5235
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2022
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Control Number 13-CC-20211108134057
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: SHASTA HEAD START - MC ARTHUR
FACILITY NUMBER: 455401847
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/02/2022
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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Section Cited
CCR
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(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
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This requirement is not met by evidence by: The site supervisor statement that Child 1 and Child 2 (preschool age) were allowed to participate in an organized wrestling match. The site supervisor also reported that both children sustained minor injuries while wrestling and one of the children did not want to return to the facility after the wrestling activity. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
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Management informed staff that wrestling is not an activity that children can do at the facility. Staff encourage children to participate in tumbling activities, running, or pushing against wall. Staff also can provide children with a weighted vest or blanket if they need to relax. Site Supervisor will review with management and make a plan to move forward.
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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: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 895-4325
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette CunninghamTELEPHONE: (530) 521-5235
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2022
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