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13 | On 12/21/23, at 8 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joe Katrdzhyan conducted an unannounced visit to this facility to deliver findings on the above-mentioned allegations of "Staff not qualified to care for daycare children" and "Staff do not change a daycare child/children's diaper". Upon arrival, LPA met with Staff / Adriana Juarez and was later joined by the Director / Crystal Thompson, who assisted with the visit. Upon arrival, LPA observed 1 child with 1 staff present. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit.
During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted, pictures were obtained and copies of Children / Staff Rosters, Diaper Log, College/University Transcripts and other supporting documentation were obtained and reviewed.
Per Reporting Party, Staff 1 does not have the qualifications to be a teacher. Also, it was reported that on one occasion, Child 1 left the daycare in the same diaper that Child 1 arrived in that morning. Staff did not change Child 1's diaper. |
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During the interview with the Director, it was disclosed that Staff 1 is a teacher at the facility. During the visit conducted on 8/15/23, copies of College/University transcripts were provided to LPA Laticia Thompson. After careful review of the transcripts by Community Care Licensing, it was determined that Staff 1 does not have the required units to be a teacher at the facility, per Title 22 Regulation Section 101216.1 / Teacher Qualifications and Duties. Staff 1 is missing 3 units of Curriculum and 3 units of Child, Family, and Community. Based on interviews conducted and record review, there is sufficient evidence found to support this allegation to be true.
During the interview of the director regarding allegation "Staff do not change a daycare child/children's diaper”, it was disclosed that Staff 2 no longer works for the facility and left employment due to the job duties not being a good fit for Staff 2.
During the interview of Staff 2, Staff 2 admitted not changing the diaper of Child 1. It was disclosed that during one occasion, Child 1’s diaper was not changed all day and when the mother of Child 1 picked up Child 1 from the facility, it was discovered that Child 1 was wearing the same diaper that Child 1 arrived in that morning. Per Staff 2, the incident involving Child 1 occurred during the beginning of Staff 2’s employment. Staff 2 was employed at the facility for a short time. Staff 2 was hired as a Teacher’s Assistant and changing diapers was not part of Staff 2’s job duties. After the incident involving Child 1, Staff 2 began performing diaper changes. Based on interviews conducted and record review, there is sufficient evidence found to support this allegation to be true.
Based on LPA’s observations and interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division & Chapter number), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.
The Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.
Exit interview was conducted with Crystal Thompson and Appeals Rights provided. |
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Request Denied: Appeal Not Submitted Timely
Type B
01/22/2024
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7 | Teacher Qualifications and Duties. To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. The units specified in (c)(1) above shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum. | 1
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Request Denied: Appeal Not Submitted Timely
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01/22/2024
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