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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103808531
Report Date: 12/22/2021
Date Signed: 12/22/2021 04:40:06 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
10/20/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Jeovanna Yanez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20211020090557

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:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Rebecca Wilson-SummerfordTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff does not follow sign in and sign out procedures.
Staff working at facility while under the influence of a substance
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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 “Staff does not follow sign in and sign out procedures”, record review revealed some dates in the sign in/sign out sheets, where parents did not use their full signature to sign child in and out of care. Additionally, interviews revealed that staff failed to have parents sign their child in and out, on days children were present at the facility.

Regarding “Staff working at the facility while under the influence of a substance”, documentation received revealed an incident occurred on 05/15/2020, where Staff #1 was arrested and charged with DUI at the facility, during operating hours. (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.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 04-CC-20211020090557
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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Additionally, interviews revealed that Staff #1 was intoxicated and had to be sent home for the rest of day following this incident.

Based upon records review and information gathered through interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, the following deficiency is being cited (see 9099-D).

Corporate representatives stated they 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.

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
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 04-CC-20211020090557
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)
Type B
12/30/2021
Section Cited
CCR
101229.1(1)
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(1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement was not met as evidenced by record review. Sign in and Sign out sheets reviewed showed missing signatures on dates children were present at the facility.
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Licensee stated she will create a letter to parents reminding them of this regulation and provide copies of this letter to CCL by 12/30/21.
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This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights risk 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
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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