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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343623835
Report Date: 02/04/2025
Date Signed: 02/04/2025 01:13:34 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/14/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Amanda Sutter
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 03-CC-20241114101734
FACILITY NAME:HODGE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
343623835
ADMINISTRATOR:JEN, DEBBIEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:7277 LONE PINE DRIVE STE C-102TELEPHONE:
(619) 663-0574
CITY:RANCHO MURIETASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95683
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 9DATE:
02/04/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:45 AM
MET WITH:Debbie JenTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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Facility Staff failed to provide a safe sleep environment
Facility operates out of ratio
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amanda Sutter met with Director Debbie Jen regarding the above allegation. Upon arrival, LPA observed 9 preschool children supervised by 2 staff.

It was alleged that the facility operates out of ratio. Upon arrival, LPA observed Child 2 (C2) in the preschool classroom supervised by Director and Staff 3 (S3). Director stated that C2 was almost 2 years old. LPA observed S3 walk C2 back to her classroom (10:50 AM). LPA spoke with Staff 4 (S4) at this time, who was supervising children in the infant classroom. S4 stated that she was in the classroom alone with 8 children for about 15 minutes.

CONTINUED ON LIC9099-C
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amanda Sutter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2025
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 03-CC-20241114101734
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: HODGE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 343623835
VISIT DATE: 02/04/2025
NARRATIVE
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It was alleged that facility staff failed to provide a safe sleep environment. LPA observed the infant nap area. Three children were observed in cribs and one child was observed on a cot. LPA observed cots with sheets leaning against cribs used as dividers. An additional padded mattress was used in one of the cribs. LPA observed that the mattress did not fit the crib and would not lay down fully. LPA also observed a blanket over the head of the child on the cot.

Based on the observations, the preponderance of evidence standard for both allegations has been met; therefore, the above allegations are SUBSTANTIATED.

Two Title 22 Deficiencies have been issued on the attached LIC 9099-D. The director was informed that this report dated 2/4/2025 documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. The director shall also provide a copy of this licensing report 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. Director has been provided with appeal rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Debbie Jen.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amanda Sutter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 03-CC-20241114101734
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: HODGE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 343623835
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/04/2025
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
02/05/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101439.1(b)(2)
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101439.1 Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment (2) Mattresses shall be made specifically for the size crib in which they are placed.

This regulation was not met as evidenced by:
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Director will remove additional mattresses from cribs. Director will conduct a training with staff regarding safe sleep regulations, including covering children's heads with blankets.
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Based on observation, a mattress that is too large for a crib was in the crib with an infant, which poses/posed an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Type A
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Section Cited
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101416.5 Staff-Infant Ratio (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.

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Facility was in ratio before LPA left the facility. LPA will return to observe facility in ratio.
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Based on observation, 2 children supervised 9 staff, which poses/posed an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons 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: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amanda Sutter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2025
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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/14/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Amanda Sutter
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 03-CC-20241114101734

FACILITY NAME:HODGE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
343623835
ADMINISTRATOR:JEN, DEBBIEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:7277 LONE PINE DRIVE STE C-102TELEPHONE:
(619) 663-0574
CITY:RANCHO MURIETASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95683
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 9DATE:
02/04/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:45 AM
MET WITH:Debbie JenTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Director requests staff initial 15 minute checks before the children nap
Children have access to unsafe play equipment
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amanda Sutter met with Director Debbie Jen regarding the above allegation. Upon arrival, LPA observed 9 preschool children supervised by 2 staff.

It was alleged that the director requests staff to initial 15 minute sleep checks for napping infants before children nap. LPA observed sleep checks during inspections and did not observe them to have been completed before children napped. All sleep checks were up to date.

It was alleged that children have access to unsafe play equipment. LPA observed play equipment to be free from sharp, hazardous parts and age appropriate.

CONTINUED ON LIC9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amanda Sutter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 5
Control Number 03-CC-20241114101734
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: HODGE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 343623835
VISIT DATE: 02/04/2025
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Based on the above information, LPA was unable to determine if the allegations are true, therefore they are determined to be UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning that although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove it. An exit interview was conducted. Appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was provided and shall remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amanda Sutter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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