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Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566215163
Report Date: 03/09/2021
Date Signed: 03/25/2021 03:42:30 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
01/26/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Austin Rios

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20210126111820

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: 40	DATE:	03/09/2021
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	04:45 PM
MET WITH:	Mearia Tarver		TIME COMPLETED:	05:52 PM

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On March 9, 2021 at 4:45 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Austin Rios conducted an unannounced tele-video inspection via Facetime due to COVID-19 State of Emergency to conclude the investigation of the above allegation. LPA Rios met with director Mearia Tarver and explained the purpose of the inspection. Director and LPA Rios conducted a virtual tour of the facility There were 16 children present.

The allegation is level of care resulting in the biting between day care children. Investigation included interviewing complainant, director, staff, parents of children in care, documentation of reoccuring incident and reviewing staff qualifications. During the course of interviews, Witnesses revealed that on more then one occassion Staff #1 and Staff #3 were on their phones and or talking to each other which resulted in several biting incidents. Staff were present at the time of the incident but not observing. Statements obtained from witnesses, current and past parents of children in care corroborated and cofirmed the allegation.

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Tolentino	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0437
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin Rios	TELEPHONE: (805) 635-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/09/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2021

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-20210126111820

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: 03/09/2021

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Based on LPA investigation and interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Pursuant to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, the following Type B deficiency was cited (refer to LIC 9099-D).

Exit interview was conducted with Director Mearia Tarver via tele-inspection, during which appeal rights were explained. This report along with a copy of the appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit (LIC9213) will be sent to the Director via email with a read receipt or confirmation of receipt of email, which will act as the Director's signature. The LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty.
Web site address to obtain forms, review quarterly updates, review Title 22 & Health & Safety Codes is: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Tolentino	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0437
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin Rios	TELEPHONE: (805) 635-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/09/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 17-CC-20210126111820

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
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/09/2021

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 03/09/2021 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation The above regulation was not met as evidenced by:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	LPA and director discussed plan of correction and how the center will ensure that staff properly supervises at all times. Licensee and staff will be required to attend training with sign in sheet and submit to LPA by 3-22-2021.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on interviews obtained from witnesses, the staff failed to ensure proper supervision of children resulting in ineffective supervision and an incident of biting between day-care children which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk for children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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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: Ana Tolentino	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0437
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin Rios	TELEPHONE: (805) 635-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/09/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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