503808912-2-15-2022-04-CC-AJUZ-CBS389-20220218170108

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 503808912
Report Date: 02/15/2022
Date Signed: 02/15/2022 01:12:45 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
12/03/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Roman Iglesias

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20211203161208

FACILITY NAME:	HERITAGE SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY		FACILITY NUMBER:	503808912
ADMINISTRATOR:	SIMONI, AMANDA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1501 MAGNOLIA STREET		TELEPHONE:	(209) 603-5042
CITY:	OAKDALE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95361
CAPACITY:	54	CENSUS: 54	DATE:	02/15/2022
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:45 AM
MET WITH:	GARCIA, REBECCA		TIME COMPLETED:	01:40 PM

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Staff are not following Covid-19 protocols

Staff are not providing appropriate napping equipment for the children in care

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On 02/15/2022, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Roman Iglesias and Cynthia Brannon, conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to provide findings for the above allegations. LPAs met with Site Supervisor, Rebecca Garcia, who accompanied LPAs during the indoor/outdoor tour of the facility. LPAs took a census and discussed the allegations.
During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed staff and made observations. On 12/08/2021, during a tour of the facility, LPA Iglesias observed staff not wearing appropriate face coverings while indoors. LPA also noticed that children two years of age or older, were not wearing face coverings while indoors. Ms. Garcia stated the children's parents opposed to the mask mandate, which was the reason why children were not wearing masks. As of June 11, 2021, the use of face coverings is required by CDPH and Cal OSHA that regardless of vaccination status, face masks are to be worn in childcare indoor settings. This applies to staff, parents, vendors and adults who enter the facility.

(Continued on LIC 9099-C)

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alice Juarez	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7857
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roman Iglesias	TELEPHONE: (916) 809-3236
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/15/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2022

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 04-CC-20211203161208

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: HERITAGE SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY	FACILITY NUMBER: 503808912
	VISIT DATE: 02/15/2022

NARRATIVE

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Additionally, on 12/08/2021 LPA Iglesias observed the cots the children were napping on were not equipped with a sheet to cover the cot, as required by regulation. Ms. Garcia stated she was unaware of the regulation stating that cots needed to be covered by a sheet.

Based upon observations and information gathered through interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, the deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 9099-D.

An exit interview was conducted with Site Supervisor, Rebecca Garcia. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided and discussed with Ms. Garcia.

A Notice of Site Visit Form was posted to parent's board and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alice Juarez	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7857
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roman Iglesias	TELEPHONE: (916) 809-3236
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/15/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2022

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 04-CC-20211203161208

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: HERITAGE SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY	FACILITY NUMBER: 503808912
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 02/15/2022

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 02/18/2022 Section Cited CCR 101223(a)(2)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Personal Rights: (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. Licensee failed to ensure the personal rights of children in care to safe and healthful	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Site Supervisor stated she will inform staff/ parents of the requirement to wear appropriate face coverings while indoors. Staff/ parents to sign an agreement of understanding. Staff Signed agreement(s) are to be submitted to CCL by 2/18/22. Parents signed agreement(s) are to be kept on child's file.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	accommodations, and engaged in conduct inimical to the health, welfare, and safety of children in care. On 12/8/21 LPA observed staff/ children 2 years or older, not wearing appropriate face coverings while indoors as required by the State Public Health Officer Order dated June 11, 2021 requiring compliance with CDPH Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings, and the Cal/OSHA COVID 19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards. This is a potential personal rights, health and safety risk to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Type B 02/18/2022 Section Cited CCR 101239.1(c)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Napping Equipment: (c) Each cot or mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Site Supervisor is to provide LPA with a written statement indicating she will make sure cots are equipped with a sheet when children use them for napping. Written statement is to be submitted to CCL by 2/18/22.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	On 12/8/21 LPA Iglesias observed the cots that children were napping on, were not equipped with a sheet to cover the cot. Additionally, Site Supervisor stated she was unaware of the regulation stating that cots needed to be covered by a sheet. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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: Alice Juarez	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7857
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roman Iglesias	TELEPHONE: (916) 809-3236
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/15/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2022

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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