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25 | On 12.27.24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kris Diaz conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility, LPA was greeted by Licensee, Linda Fowlie-Peters who granted access and guided LPA on a tour. The purpose of the visit was to follow-up on an Unusual Incident that was received at Palmdale RO on 12.13.24. Upon arrival LPA observed 12 children in care with the licensee including one infant. Per licensee, parent of 4 dropped off kids today that were not expected. Licensee contacted helper to come help. LPA advised licensee to contact parent of children and ask her to come get the children. Licensee's helper/volunteer Sophia Arvayo arrived at about 12:40 PM. LPA conducted a safety inspection that resulted in 1 deficiency due to non-compliance of staffing ratio and capacity.
During the inspection LPA conducted confidential interviews and gathered documents pertinent to the investigation of the incident. As reported on 12.13.24 C1 sustained an injury requiring medical attention. The incident occurred on 12.6.24 and was reported to RO on 12.13.24. Due to the holidays, parties pertinent to the investigation were not present and must be interviewed at a later date.
During the inspection, LPA issued 1 Type A and 2 Type B citations (See LIC809-D). LPA reminded licensee that she must provide a copy or ensure that a parent of each child enrolled reads this report and signs an LIC9224 for each child. Due to licensee's non-compliance LPA suggested help from the Technical Support Program (TSP). Licensee agreed that she would like to be referred to the program. LPA will send referral upon return to RO.
This inspection was conducted in person. LPA read and provided a copy of this report to the licensee, Linda Fowlie-Peters which must be posted for 30 days. LPA provided Appeal Rights and a Notice of Site Visit which must be posted for 30 days. |