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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103808531
Report Date: 12/22/2021
Date Signed: 12/22/2021 12:34:00 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/15/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Jeovanna Yanez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20211015095929

FACILITY NAME:NEW LIFE FIGARDEN SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
103808531
ADMINISTRATOR:DESIRAI RIOSFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:4230 W. FIG GARDEN DR.TELEPHONE:
(559) 225-8687
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93722
CAPACITY:16CENSUS: DATE:
12/22/2021
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Rebecca Wilson-SummerfordTIME COMPLETED:
10:30 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Facility staff are not practicing safe sleep practices.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 12/22/2021, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jeovanna Yanez and Luisa Gavoutian arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced complaint inspection. The purpose of the inspection was to deliver investigation findings for the above allegations. LPAs met with Nurturing Coordinator, Rebecca Wilson-Summerford, and a census was taken. During the course of this investigation, LPA Yanez reviewed pertinent records and interviewed staff and parents of children in care.

Regarding “Facility staff are not practice safe sleep practices”, documentation received indicated children in care were swaddled in thick blankets, and placed to sleep on a soft cushion instead of a crib or pack and play. Additionally, staff interviews revealed inconsistencies with familiarity of safe sleep regulations for infants.

Based upon record review and information gathered through interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. (see 9099-C)
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana deLeon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeovanna Yanez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2021
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 04-CC-20211015095929
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: NEW LIFE FIGARDEN SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 103808531
VISIT DATE: 12/22/2021
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Corporate representatives were not aware of the incident, however, New Life Discovery Schools has a Zero Tolerance policy for this behavior and will be addressing this issue immediately.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, the following deficiencies are being cited (see 9099-D).

LPA Jeovanna Yanez informed facility representative, Rebecca Wilson-Summerford, that this report dated 12/22/21 documents ONE Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Jeovanna Yanez informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 12/22/21 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

An exit interview was conducted with Rebecca Wilson-Summerford. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided and discussed. A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) form will be posted on the facility's parent's board and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana deLeon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeovanna Yanez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2021
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Citations on this Visit Report are Under Appeal!

Control Number 04-CC-20211015095929
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: NEW LIFE FIGARDEN SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 103808531
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/22/2021
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Under Appeal
Type A
12/30/2021
Section Cited
CCR
101430(c)
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(c)An infant shall not be swaddled while in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by record review. Photographs obtained revealed two infants were swaddled in thick blankets, and placed to sleep on soft cushions next to each other while at the facility. This poses an immediate risk to the
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Licensee stated she will print out copies of the Safe Sleed regulations and have staff read and sign these copies acknowledging they understand the importance of these regulations. Licensee will submit copies of these acknowledgment forms to CCL by 12/30/21.
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health, safety, and personal rights of 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana deLeon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeovanna Yanez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2021
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