566215163-1-21-2021-17-CC-ATOO-BXHR5Z-20210122114357

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566215163
Report Date: 01/21/2021
Date Signed: 01/21/2021 03:10:22 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
10/15/2020 and conducted by Evaluator Christian Patterson

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20201015124813

FACILITY NAME:	CHILDREN R US CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	566215163
ADMINISTRATOR:	MEARIA TARVER		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1045 S. SATICOY AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(805) 312-2003
CITY:	VENTURA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93004
CAPACITY:	51	CENSUS: 43	DATE:	01/21/2021
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:30 PM
MET WITH:	Mearia Tarver		TIME COMPLETED:	03:30 PM

ALLEGATION(S):

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Lack of supervision resulting in inappropriate interactions between daycare children

Staff failed to keep the facility free from lice infestation

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Patterson made an unannounced tele-investigation in order to conclude the complaint investigation following the guidelines of COVID -19 and Department of Public Health (DPH) guidelines of social distancing. LPA Patterson discussed the nature and purpose of the call with Licensee Mearia Tarver. Investigation included interviewing the Licensee, R/P, staff, and parents of children in care. LPA requested a roster of children in care along with parent contact information. LPA also requested staff contact information. R/P stated that while in care, lack of supervision resulted in a child at the facility being bitten and resulting in a scar. R/P also stated that the facility did not address a lice outbreak.

-Parent Interviews did not corroborate complainant's statement. Parents indicated that their children's needs are met and are satisfied with the cleanliness and care and supervision at the facility

-Director and Staff Interviews did not corroborate complainant’s statement

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Tolentino	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0347
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christian Patterson	TELEPHONE: (805) 315-8362
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/21/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/21/2021

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 17-CC-20201015124813

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

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

FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN R US CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 566215163
	VISIT DATE: 01/21/2021

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The above allegations are unsubstantiated, based on LPA's interviews with Licensee, staff, and parents of children in care. Although these allegations may have occurred, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee. This report will be sent to the Licensee via email with a read receipt for confirmation of receipt of the email, Licensee shall sign and return via email to LPA Christian Patterson. Licensee shall post the “Notice of Site Visit for 30 days.”

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Tolentino	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0347
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christian Patterson	TELEPHONE: (805) 315-8362
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/21/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/21/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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