198014050-2-27-2024-33-CC-MJAA-D2UNDQ-20240227092244

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198014050
Report Date: 02/27/2024
Date Signed: 02/27/2024 09:22:55 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/27/2024 09:22 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198014050
ADMINISTRATOR:	ROMERO, GENNY		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(323) 542-0455
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90022
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	02/27/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Other	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:20 AM
MET WITH:	Genny Romero, Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	09:40 AM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Monique Ayala and Jessica Hopkins-Hernandez arrived on February 27, 2024 for an unannounced inspection to follow up on a Substantiated allegation/complaint investigation. On 12/21/2023, the Department concluded a substantiated complaint which alleged the following allegations: Adult engaged in inappropriate behavior with day care child. The allegation was Substantiated on 12/21/2023, and the licensee was cited under California Code of Regulations (CCR) 102423(a)(2), Personal Rights. A Type A deficiency was issued as the incident did occur during day care hours. Based on the evidence, an immediate exclusion action against licensee’s son, Johnny Romero, was taken on 11/16/2023. An individual may be excluded from employment in a licensed facility or having contact with clients of a facility if he/she engaged in conduct specified in the Health and Safety Code and the Title 22 of the Code of Regulations, including, but not limited to, conduct which is inimical to the health, welfare, or safety of an individual in or receiving services from a licensed facility. On 12/07/2023, licensee was cited a Type A deficiency, CCR: 102416(d)(1)- Personnel Requirements, for not following the Letter of Immediate Exclusion dated 11/16/2023. Licensee stated she had misunderstood the exclusion meant, at all times. According to licensee, it was her understanding that her son could not be in the home while day children were present. Civil Penalties were issued on 12/07/2023. Licensee was found to be in compliance at the follow-up inspection completed on 12/19/23.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica Ayala
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/27/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198014050
	VISIT DATE: 02/27/2024

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Based on interviews conducted, the license did not observe the incidents occur and was unaware of the sexual abuse taking place in her day care with her son Johnny Romero and day care child. In 2023, license was made aware of the sexual abuse. During the course of the investigation, it was revealed that the licensee failed to notify the Department of the arrest of her son. The licensee was issued a Type B CCR: 102416.2- Reporting Requirements on 12/07/2023.

The Department has concluded an analysis and has determined that a civil penalty is warranted for the sexual abuse. Health and Safety Code section 1597.58, for a violation that the Department determined resulted in physical abuse or serious injury, as defined in Section 1596.8865, to a child, a penalty shall be assessed. “Physical Abuse” includes sexual abuse as defined in Section 11165.1 of the Penal Code. Penal Code 11165.1 means sexual abuse or sexual exploitation.

Today 02/27/2024, the Department issued civil penalty per Health and Safety 1597.58 for a violation that the Department constitutes as sexual abuse in the amount of $2,000.

A copy of the Civil Penalty Assessment (LIC421D) was given to the Licensee Genny Romero and the originals were signed.

A Notice of Site Visit was provided to the licensee. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.

An exit interview was conducted. A copy of the report was provided to the Licensee, Genny Romero. Licensee Genny Romero’s signature on this report acknowledges receipt of the Appeal Rights found on page two of LIC421D.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica Ayala
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/27/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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