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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013423060
Report Date: 12/07/2023
Date Signed: 12/07/2023 11:46:40 AM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/06/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Christina Watts
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20231006151158
FACILITY NAME:SMALL SIZE BIG MIND INCFACILITY NUMBER:
013423060
ADMINISTRATOR:CHOP, MALYKAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2450 PAN AM WAYTELEPHONE:
(510) 420-4567
CITY:ALAMEDASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94501
CAPACITY:102CENSUS: 60DATE:
12/07/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:35 AM
MET WITH:Malyka ChopTIME COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff allowed use of corporal punishment with child in care
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 12/07/2023 at 9:35 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Small Size Big Mind INC. LPA met with Director Malyka Chop and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. During today's inspection, there are 60 preschool children present with 12 staff in 5 classrooms. Director stated there are 75 preschool children enrolled. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. Complainant alleges that Staff allowed use of corporal punishment with child in care. During the course of the investigation, LPA completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. Due to lack of evidence, LPA cannot determined whether staff used corporal punishment on C1. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Director Malyka Chop. Appeal rights were provided to the Director. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Watts
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/07/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/06/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Christina Watts
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20231006151158

FACILITY NAME:SMALL SIZE BIG MIND INCFACILITY NUMBER:
013423060
ADMINISTRATOR:CHOP, MALYKAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2450 PAN AM WAYTELEPHONE:
(510) 420-4567
CITY:ALAMEDASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94501
CAPACITY:75CENSUS: 60DATE:
12/07/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:35 AM
MET WITH:Malyka ChopTIME COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff restricted child's movement during nap time
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 12/07/2023 at 9:35 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an Unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Small Size Big Mind INC. LPA met with Director, Malyka Chop and explained purpose of investigation. During today's inspection, Director stated there were 60 preschool children present with 12 staff in 5 classrooms. Director stated there are 75 preschool children enrolled. Finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection.
Complainant alleges that Staff restricted child's movement during nap time. During the course of the investigation, LPA inspected the facility, reviewed records and conducted interviews. It was determined that staff has restricted child's movement during nap time by putting their leg across the child so the child cannot move from their nap cot and not to disturb other children from napping. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 is being cited on 9099-D page. Exit interview was conducted with Director, Malyka Chop. Appeal rights were provided.
A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Watts
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/07/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 02-CC-20231006151158
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: SMALL SIZE BIG MIND INC
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423060
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/07/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/13/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(3)
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101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from...unusual punishment...or other actions of a punitive nature...This requirement has not been met as evidenced by:
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By COB 12/13\/2023, Director will hold a training regarding techiques to be used during nap time. Director will have staff sign a form understanding this training. Director will also submit Training form and a attendance sheet to licensing.
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Staff restricting child's movement during nap time by putting leg over child so child cannot move from cot which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
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Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Watts
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/07/2023
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