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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 493002686
Report Date: 05/08/2020
Date Signed: 05/14/2020 11:06:56 AM



STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 101 GOLF COURSE DR. STE. A-230
ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/23/2020 and conducted by Evaluator Nicolette Cunningham
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 01-CC-20200123102212
FACILITY NAME:TINY TREASURES PRESCHOOL, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
493002686
ADMINISTRATOR:FIORI, ELIZABETHFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:180 WIKIUP DRIVETELEPHONE:
(707) 544-8469
CITY:SANTA ROSASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95403
CAPACITY:60CENSUS: 0DATE:
05/08/2020
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Beth Fiori, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
12:35 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Unqualified staff providing care to daycare children
Staff are not fingerprint cleared
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) N. Cunningham met with the Licensee to deliver complaint findings. The meeting was conducted via tele-inspection due to the current state of emergency regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. The facility was closed during this tele-visit. LPA met with the Licensee on 01/28/20 and 02/26/20 and discussed the allegations filed against the facility. It was alleged that unqualified staff were providing care to day care children; specifically, staff did not have required college units. During the investigation, the Licensee provided copies of college transcripts for 10 staff and a personnel report which list staff names and their job title. A review of Staff 3 and Staff 10’s college transcripts indicate they do not have the required units to be working as a teacher which is the position listed for the referenced staff on the personnel report. Interviews further confirm that these staff members worked in the capacity of child care teachers. It was also alleged that staff are not fingerprint cleared. On 02/26/20 at 1:30 p.m., LPA reviewed Facility Personnel Report dated 01/27/20 and 02/24/20, both reports indicated Staff 3 does not currently have a criminal record clearance. On 02/26/20, Staff 3 verified she has worked at the facility since September 2019. Staff 3 e-mailed
(Continue to LIC 9099-C)
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Leslie LeporiTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5060
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette CunninghamTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5056
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2020
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 01-CC-20200123102212
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 101 GOLF COURSE DR. STE. A-230
ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928

FACILITY NAME: TINY TREASURES PRESCHOOL, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 493002686
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/08/2020
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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05/09/2020
Section Cited
CCR
101170(e)(1)
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(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:
(1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or
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The Licensee promptly sent Staff 3 to get fingerprinted. In the future, the Licensee agrees to confirm staff are cleared and associated to the facility prior to working.
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Staff 3 worked at the facility since 09/2019 without a criminal record clearance. This poses an immediate risk to children in care. A civil penalty in the amount of $500 was assessed.
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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: Leslie LeporiTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5060
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette CunninghamTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5056
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2020
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Control Number 01-CC-20200123102212
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 101 GOLF COURSE DR. STE. A-230
ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928

FACILITY NAME: TINY TREASURES PRESCHOOL, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 493002686
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/08/2020
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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05/18/2020
Section Cited
CCR
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(b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below:
(1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below, or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistance Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
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The Licensee agrees to submit a written statement on the status of Staff 3 & Staff 10 and how the facility will operate in compliance with staffing qualifications.
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A review of Staff 3 and Staff 10's educational transcripts indicate they do not have the required units to be working as a teacher which is the position listed for the referenced staff of the personnel report submitted to CCL on 02/04/2020. This poses a potential risk to children in care.
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nicolette.cunningham@dss.ca.gov
Fax: 707-588-5099
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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: Leslie LeporiTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5060
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette CunninghamTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5056
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2020
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 101 GOLF COURSE DR. STE. A-230
ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/23/2020 and conducted by Evaluator Nicolette Cunningham
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 01-CC-20200123102212

FACILITY NAME:TINY TREASURES PRESCHOOL, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
493002686
ADMINISTRATOR:FIORI, ELIZABETHFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:180 WIKIUP DRIVETELEPHONE:
(707) 544-8469
CITY:SANTA ROSASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95403
CAPACITY:60CENSUS: 0DATE:
05/08/2020
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Beth Fiori, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
12:35 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Underage staff is left alone with children in care.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) N. Cunningham met with the Licensee to deliver complaint findings. The meeting was conducted via tele-inspection due to the current state of emergency regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. LPA met with the Licensee on 01/28/20 and 02/26/20 and discussed the allegation filed against the facility. It was alleged that an underage staff (Staff 11) member is left alone with children in care. The Licensee denied the allegation and stated Staff 11 is never left alone with children. LPA conducted interviews with 9 staff; two staff stated they have observed Staff 11 supervise a group of children by themselves and seven staff stated they have never observed Staff 11 supervised a group of children on their own. Staff 11 stated they have never been left alone with children. Interviews conducted with staff, parents, and the Licensee does not provide enough evidence for LPA to determine if the allegation did or did not occur. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred, and the findings are unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted. There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited regarding this allegation. Appeal Rights were provided.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Leslie LeporiTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5060
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette CunninghamTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5056
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2020
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 01-CC-20200123102212
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 101 GOLF COURSE DR. STE. A-230
ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928
FACILITY NAME: TINY TREASURES PRESCHOOL, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 493002686
VISIT DATE: 05/08/2020
NARRATIVE
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LPA a copy of the LiveScan paperwork she submitted along with her fingerprints. The LiveScan form did not include a facility number, therefore, Staff 3's criminal record clearance was not completed prior to working at the facility. Based on the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be substantiated. A Civil Penalty in the amount of $500 was accessed for an individual working in a facility without a fingerprint clearance. The following violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 9099D. Appeal Rights were provided.

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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Leslie LeporiTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5060
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette CunninghamTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5056
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2020
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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