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13 | On 2/23/22 at 11:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Snow conducted an unannounced complaint inspection and met with licensee Sandra Weber. It was alleged that a lack of supervision led to inappropriate sexual touching between two children in care (C1 and C2). The licensee was interviewed on 1/27/22 and stated that C1 and C2 were allowed to play together outside in the backyard without an adult present on 11/19/21. The licensee stated she left the home for approximately 30 minutes, and the assistant (S1) was there to provide supervision in her absence. S1 was interviewed on 1/27/22 and stated that she could see the children through the window, but they were not within sight at all times. The licensee’s husband/assistant was interviewed on 4/15/22 and stated that C1 and C2 are very good friends. They were allowed to play outside unsupervised occasionally.
On 1/5/22 records regarding the incident were obtained and reviewed. C1 and C2 both disclosed inappropriate (sexual) touching between them in the backyard while the adults were inside the home. Interviews with additional witnesses were conducted on 1/19/22, 1/20/22, 2/1/22. Photos of the backyard play area were taken on 4/15/22.
Based on the evidence obtained, 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. Appeal rights were provided and exit interview conducted.
The following violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, was observed: see LIC 9099D. Reports citing Type A violations are to be provided to parents/guardians of children currently in enrolled and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Parents/guardians must sign Form LIC9224 to be kept in each child's file. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today’s visit. amended on 4/29/22 |