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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364816515
Report Date: 09/11/2023
Date Signed: 09/11/2023 03:25:30 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
09/06/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Blanca Ruiz-Silva
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 09-CC-20230906095922

FACILITY NAME:WEE CARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
364816515
ADMINISTRATOR:PAVITHRA WEERASINGHEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3876 LYTLE CREEK LOOPTELEPHONE:
(909) 923-5407
CITY:ONTARIOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91761
CAPACITY:52CENSUS: 29DATE:
09/11/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:40 PM
MET WITH:Ms.Maria Rico/Assistant Director TIME COMPLETED:
03:40 PM
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Facility fence in disrepair.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Blanca Ruiz arrived at the facility to discuss the above allegation. LPA was given access to the facility by Assistant Director, Maria Rico. During today’sinspection, the facility was toured, and census was taken. During physical inspection at the facility, LPA observed teacher to child ratio in substantial compliance. All children were napping upon LPAs arrival.

The following was discussed with Ms.Rico:
On or about 08/2023, It was alleged that a child was observed by a witness pushing a vertical bar on the fence in the playground. During the physical inspection of the outdoor playground multiple bars in different parts of the gate were observed loose and/or unattached from the bottom. Edges were sharp to the touch. Space between the bars are between 5" to 20" long. Facility serves preschool children ages 2 through kindergarten. Small children’s limbs can fit between the bars due to the ample space around some part of the fence.
Please see Lic 9099C
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Blanca Ruiz-Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2023
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 09-CC-20230906095922
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: WEE CARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 364816515
VISIT DATE: 09/11/2023
NARRATIVE
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Fence is directly adjacent to the playground structure at the facility and to the grassy area which is located by a house community walkway. Staff at the facility acknowledged having the fence in disrepair for couple of weeks and currently looking for estimates to fix the fence as soon as possible. Documentation pertaining to estimates was collected during this inspection.
Based on LPA’s observation(s), Staff own admission, documents received, and information obtained during interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has met. The above allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, divisions & chapter number are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.)

SEE LIC 9099D for the deficiencies cited.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Director, Maria Rico. A Notice of Site Visit. Appeal Rights were discussed and given to facility representative, along with a copy of this report. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Blanca Ruiz-Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 09-CC-20230906095922
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: WEE CARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 364816515
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/11/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
10/01/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(g)(1)
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The intent of this requirement is to have a fence that will keep children from leaving the outdoor activity area unnoticed but will not in and of itself present a hazard. For example, a split rail fence wouldn't necessarily keep children from leaving the outdoor activity area and is therefore not appropriate....

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Staff at the facility agree to provide proof of fence being fix by deadline and/ or specific date of work completion. Pictures and invoice will be provided to CCL upon completion of work order.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: During physical inspection of the outdoor activity at the facility, LPA and Staff observed multiple areas within the fence to be in disrepair with multiple bars unattached ( and with sharp edges) from the bottom with spaces that range from 5’’ to 20’’ inches long. Facility serves preschool children ages 2 through kindergarten. Facility staff acknowledged being aware of the issue for couple of weeks and is working diligently to fix the problem. This poses and potential Health and Safety risk for the children 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: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Blanca Ruiz-Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2023
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