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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566215163
Report Date: 07/08/2021
Date Signed: 07/08/2021 01:54:50 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
04/15/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Austin Rios
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20210415142230
FACILITY NAME:CHILDREN R US CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
566215163
ADMINISTRATOR:MEARIA TARVERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1045 S. SATICOY AVE.TELEPHONE:
(805) 312-2003
CITY:VENTURASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93004
CAPACITY:51CENSUS: 36DATE:
07/08/2021
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Mearia TarverTIME COMPLETED:
02:04 PM
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On July 8, 2021 at 12:35 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Austin Rios conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude the investigation of the above allegation. LPA conducted pre-screening with director before entering the facility. LPA met with director Mearia Tarver and explained the purpose of the inspection. Director and LPA Rios conducted a tour of the facility. There were 36 children present and 8 staff.

The allegation is facility is operating out of ratio. Investigation included interviewing director, staff, and reviewing facility roster. During the course of interviews, witnesses revealed that on more than one occasion facility was out of ratio in the mornings by three of four children. Statements obtained from witnesses, corroborated and confirmed the allegation.

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).

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0437
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin RiosTELEPHONE: (805) 635-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/08/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/08/2021
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-20210415142230
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: 07/08/2021
NARRATIVE
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Exit interview was conducted with Director Mearia Tarver , during which appeal rights were explained. This report along with a copy of the appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit (LIC9213) were given to director. 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 TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0437
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin RiosTELEPHONE: (805) 635-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/08/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/08/2021
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 17-CC-20210415142230
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: 07/08/2021
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
07/08/2021
Section Cited
CCR
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101216.3(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance
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Facility will provide written letter to CCLD by mail or email of how they will adress staying in ratio by 7/20/2021.
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Based on interviews obtained from witnesses, the staff failed to ensure proper ratio of children which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk for children in care.
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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 TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0437
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin RiosTELEPHONE: (805) 635-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/07/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/07/2021
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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