561701236-9-9-2020-17-CC-ATOO-BTB2ST-20200909173938

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 561701236
Report Date: 09/09/2020
Date Signed: 09/09/2020 01:32:17 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
06/10/2020 and conducted by Evaluator Jill M Hazelhofer-Laxo

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20200610084915

FACILITY NAME:	FIRST UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE C.		FACILITY NUMBER:	561701236
ADMINISTRATOR:	AUTUMN MCGUIRE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1338 EAST SANTA CLARA STREET		TELEPHONE:	(805) 653-5304
CITY:	VENTURA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93001
CAPACITY:	61	CENSUS: 20	DATE:	09/09/2020
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:45 AM
MET WITH:	Autumn McGuire		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 PM

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Facility staff did not prevent child from being bullied

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On September 9, 2020, at 11:45 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jill Laxo initiated a teleconference with Director Autumn McGuire to conclude the complaint investigation. Due to COVID-19 state of emergency, this inspection was conducted using FaceTime.The nature and purpose of the inspections was discussed.

The investigation included interviews with Director, parents, staff, children and complainant. Record review included pertinent emails, individual education program reports, waivers, staff and children rosters. Interviews with staff and children did not corroborate the allegation that facility staff did not prevent child from being bullied.

The State of Emergency COVID-19 waiver that combined one classroom for preschool and school age children was granted on 06/04/2020. Interviews with S#1, S#2, S#3 indicated staff never observed any bullying among preschool and school age children in care. Staff also indicated, anytime any minor ouch or unusual incident occurs the staff informs the parents and provides written documentation.

Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did nor did not occur therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated.

An Exit interview was conducted with Autumn McGuire and Matt McPhee, via teleconference. This report will be sent to the Director via email with a read receipt or confirmation of receipt of email, Director will sign and return via email to LPA Laxo.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Tolentino	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0347
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jill M Hazelhofer-Laxo	TELEPHONE: (805) 635-5097
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/09/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2020

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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