197750047-10-29-2021-12-CC-CBEL-C8KVC4-20211108151829

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750047
Report Date: 10/29/2021
Date Signed: 10/29/2021 04:25:26 PM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
08/27/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Brigitte Tsutaoka

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 12-CC-20210827111236

FACILITY NAME:	KIDS N COLORS DAYCARE, INC		FACILITY NUMBER:	197750047
ADMINISTRATOR:	MORENO, ISRAEL		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	44405 FIG ST		TELEPHONE:	(661) 802-1672
CITY:	LANCASTER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93534
CAPACITY:	25	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	10/29/2021
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:28 AM
MET WITH:	Director Marsha Jones		TIME COMPLETED:	04:45 PM

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Allegation 1: Facility staff did not notify children's representative of positive COVID case.
Allegation 4: Individuals under the age of 18 years old are providing care and supervision to children in care.
Allegation 5: Staff do not encourage a child to wear a mask.
Allegation 6: Staff transport children to another facility when facility reaches capacity.
Allegation 7: Older children hitting school aged children.

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On October 29, 2021 at 9:28AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brigitte Tsutaoka conducted an unannounced inspection on the above allegations. LPA disclosed the purpose of inspection and was granted entry by Staff 1. Upon entry LPA was greeted by Director who guided LPA on a tour of the faciltiy. Upon entry, LPA counted 0 children in care as it was prior to school being out of session for the day.

During investigation, LPA conducted interviews with staff, parents, and children. Based on evidence obtained, the facility staff notified staff and parents of the positive COVID-19 case and closed the facility to quarantine for 10 days as recommended by the Department of Public Health. Facility staff underwent further COVID-19 tests as a safety precaution, which were disclosed as negative.

It was also disclosed the facility staff are required to wear masks at all times and are required to complete a symptom survey prior to entry into the facility on the Brightwheel Application. Children are also required to wear masks at all times excluding outdoor play, eating, and napping.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion: 63

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carissa Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brigitte Tsutaoka
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/29/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2021

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 12-CC-20210827111236

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: KIDS N COLORS DAYCARE, INC	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750047
	VISIT DATE: 10/29/2021

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LPA observed children wearing masks while indoors and remove masks during nap time, outdoor play, and lunch. LPA also observed staff assist children in replacing masks when soiled and providing friendly reminders to children to place the mask above the nose while wearing a mask.

Additionally, interviews indicated staff working at the facility are all of age and the individuals children listed as staff were Eligible-Cleared on association list. LPA did not observe staff working at the facility missing from the association list during inspection. By the time of this report, Staff 1 had completed the required fingerprint clearance process and was also Eligible-Cleared on association list.

The facility staff provide transportation for the children with parent approval to and from school, to the facility, and home. Based on interviews, children are not taken to any additional locations outside the approved locations.

Interviews also concluded the children have not been exposed to or have experienced bullying by other children. Staff disclosed they are very quick to respond when confrontation occurs between children and children did not disclose any instances involving being bullied by other children or being struck by older children.

Based on evidence obtained and interviews conducted, the above allegations are deemed Unsubstantiated. A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations did or did not occur.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this Report, Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided to Director.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carissa Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brigitte Tsutaoka
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/29/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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