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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418786
Report Date: 02/01/2023
Date Signed: 02/07/2023 12:49:43 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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/01/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Veronica Wheatley
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20221101134525
FACILITY NAME:MCDUFFY FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197418786
ADMINISTRATOR:MCDUFFY, TERRENCEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 440-9518
CITY:INGLEWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90305
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 7DATE:
02/01/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
04:00 PM
MET WITH:Terrence McDuffyTIME COMPLETED:
07:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Children were allowed to use a porta potty for restroom purposes
Children were given hand sanitizer instead of using available running water.
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On 2/1/23 at 4pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), V. Wheatley and LPA Adrian Risher conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint inspection regarding the above allegations. LPAs were greeted by licensee Terrence McDuffy. LPAs entered the home and observed 4 children (infants) on the premises with the licensee and his grandmother supervising the children. LPA's requested to interview the school aged children and were informed that the licensee's father Clifford McDuffy, Sr. who is also licensed was out picking up children from school. Licensing Program Manager Maureen Neal spoke to Mr. Clifford McDuffy, and inquired what time he would be in route to the facility and requested to have the children transported directly to the facility.

At approximately 4:30 pm, two school aged children were transported to the facility by licensee Clifford McDuffy and a third child by his wife Mrs. McDuffy. LPA Risher interviewed three school aged children. Based on observations, interviews which were conducted, and information obtained throughout the investigation, the preponderance of evidence has been met. The allegations of personal rights are found to be substantiated. The children were using a porta potty for restroom purposes and not allowed to wash their hands when running water was available.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/01/2023
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 30-CC-20221101134525
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MCDUFFY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418786
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/01/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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02/08/2023
Section Cited
CCR
102423(a)(2)
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Personal Rights - Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment.
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The licensee will cease using a porta potty and allow all children to utilize the bathrooms inside of the home. On today’s inspection the porta potty has been removed off those premises. The licensee & staff have agreed and shall view Personal Rights videos: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/childrens-personal-rights-in-child-care/. Licensee will submit a written plan of what was viewed and their understanding of personal rights. The plan will be submitted via LIC 855 (declaration form) by 2/8/2023 via email to LPA Wheatley or postal mail.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by the interviews conducted revealed the children were allowed to use a porta potty as a restroom. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Type A
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Section Cited
CCR
102423(a)(2)
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Personal Rights - Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment.
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The licensee will allow the children to use running water to wash their hands after using the bathroom inside of the home. The licensee & staff have agreed and shall view Personal Rights videos: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/childrens-personal-rights-in-child-care/. Licensee will submit a written plan of what was viewed and their understanding of personal rights. The plan will be submitted via LIC 855 (declaration form) by 2/8/2023 via email to LPA Wheatley or postal mail.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by the interviews conducted revealed the children have not been allowed to use running water to wash their hands after using the restroom. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety 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: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/01/2023
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Control Number 30-CC-20221101134525
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MCDUFFY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418786
VISIT DATE: 02/01/2023
NARRATIVE
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On 11/3/22 at 1:10pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), V. Wheatley conducted an initial unannounced complaint inspection regarding the above allegations. LPA was greeted by licensee Terrence McDuffy who answered the door. LPA observed 5 children total on the premises with the licensee and his grandmother Staff #1 supervising the children. Four of the children are infants and one is three years old. LPA asked for a copy of the roster and the licensee stated he did not have it. Licensee stated his mother who is licensed next door has the files/records. The roster will be provided by the licensee. At this time further investigation was required.

Licensee was informed the parents shall be allowed to view the LIC 9099 reports and to provide LIC 9224 (Acknowledge of Receipt of Licensing Report) to the parents of the enrolled children and newly enrolled children within the next 12 months.

Exit interview. A copy of the report will be provided to the licensee. Appeal rights were provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/01/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/01/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Veronica Wheatley
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20221101134525

FACILITY NAME:MCDUFFY FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197418786
ADMINISTRATOR:MCDUFFY, TERRENCEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:7709 VICTORIA AVE.TELEPHONE:
(323) 440-9518
CITY:INGLEWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90305
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 7DATE:
02/01/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
04:00 PM
MET WITH:Terrence McDuffyTIME COMPLETED:
07:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Licensee does not allow daycare children access to the home.
Licensee forces daycare children to stay in the garage.
Licensee has daycare children napping in the garage.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 2/1/23 at 4pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), V.Wheatley and LPA Adrian Risher conducted an unannounced complaint inspection regarding the above allegations. LPAs were greeted by licensee Terrence McDuffy. LPAs entered the home and observed 4 children (infants) on the premises with the licensee and his grandmother supervising the children. LPA's asked to interview the school aged children and were informed that the licensee's father Clifford McDuffy, Sr. who is also licensed was out picking up children. Licensing Program Manager, Maureen Neal spoke to Mr. McDuffy and asked him to transport the children to the day care.

Based on the observations and interviews which were conducted and information obtained, the allegations are found to be unsubstantiated. Unsubstantiated means that the allegations may have happened or is valid. There is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged allegations did or did not occur.

Exit interview. A copy of the report will be provided to the licensee via email. Appeal rights were provided.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/01/2023
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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