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32 | implemented. Interviews reported staff verbally redirect daily and when they can, shadow the child, but shadowing is not consistent.
LPA reviewed the following records: incident reports, photos, parent handbook and medical documentation. A sampling of eighteen incident reports from December 2023 - March 2024 revealed a child harmed several children, and shadowing occurred once. Photos obtained showed on 02/29/24, a child sustained scratches on their temple, side/cheek, neck and under the eye. Medical documentation dated 02/29/24 corroborated additional first aid treatment to treat cuts and scratches to child’s facial area. Facility’s parent handbook (page 20) notes a parent conference is to be conducted for children with reoccurring behaviors to discuss a plan of action and/or dismissal for a child’s actions that are dangerous to others; as of the initial visit date neither action had been taken.
Based on interviews conducted and documentation reviewed, the Department has determined the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED, per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12.
See LIC9099D for deficiency cited.
LPA Carbullido informed licensee/facility representative (Director), Jacqueline Hinojosa that this report dated 03/20/2024 document(s) (1) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Also, LPA Carbullido informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 03/20/2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.
An exit interview was conducted, and appeal rights were discussed. A copy of this report and Notice of Site Visit were provided to the Director, Jacqueline Hinojosa and the LPA observed posting of the Notice of Site Visit form by the Director. THIS REPORT MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST FOR THREE YEARS.
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