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25 | On October 7,2022, LPAs K Vang and C Brannon conducted a case management inspection. During today's inspection, LPA toured the facility, inside and outside; LPA interviewed staff and took a census.
During today's inspection, LPAs observed boxes of candy for children. LPA heard staff state it's snack time. LPA questioned snacks consisting of different candy options for the preschool children. Per S1, the preschool children have the option to buy the candy to take home and eat. LPA questioned S2 about snacks. Per S2, licensee does not provide snacks for preschool children. Per S2, this facility provides three meals a day: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. This is facility provides full time childcare to preschool children and is required to provide snacks with at least two nutritious food groups between meals, not candy to be purchased and eaten at a later time.
During the time when the preschool children were purchasing candy, child #1 (C1) was unable to purchase candy. Per S2, C1, did not have money to purchase candy. This is due to parent did not provide money for child to purchase candy. C1 was crying. Staff informed C1 that parent did not provide the funds but will speak with C1's parent. Licensee did not make arrangements for children who did not have the funds to purchase the candy. All of the other children, in the classroom, were able to purchase candy. Those were unable to purchase candy, were taken outside to play. C1 was left in the room with the children who were able to purchase the candy. By the child crying, this can be determined to be of a punitive nature and/or withholding items from a preschool child in care.
Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, the following deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D, see next page.
Facility Representative Ezula Avila was provided a copy of the appeal rights.
A Notice of Site Visit Form (LIC 9213) was given and is required to post for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative Ezula Avila.
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