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25 | On 6/20/24 at 9:35AM LPA Patrick Ma and Investigator Thomas Smith made an unannounced visit to verify Ms. Thomsen has complied with Department of Social Services Decision and Order - Licensed revoked effective 6/17/24. Upon arrival the front door was locked and LPA and Investigator were denied entry by Nicolle Daniels. LPA explained purpose of visit, but Ms Daniel stated "We are closed. Thank you." LPA and Investigator waited at facility parking lot when Ms. Daniels called, LPA and Investigator were permitted entry and inspection of first level of building only. LPA asked to look upstairs but was denied by Ms. Daniels.
On 04/19/23, the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division issued an Accusation for license revocation against Thomsen Learning Center. The facility was required to distribute the Accusation to parents/guardians of children enrolled at the facility. On 4/15/24- 4/17/24, a hearing was held, and a proposed decision to revoke license was provided on 5/21/24 by the presiding Administrative Law Judge. On 6/6/24, proposed decision was accepted by the Department and a Decision and Order was issued and sent to Ms. Thomsen on 6/7/24 by certified mail. On 6/7/24, Department left voice mail for Ms. Thomsen regarding Decision and Order. On 6/10/24, telephone contact was made with Ms. Thomsen advising license is revoked effective 6/17/24, to notify all enrolled families, and continued operation of childcare would constitute unlicensed care. On 6/17/24, Order Denying Request for Stay of Decision and Order June 17, 2024, was issued.
No infant or other adults were observed at the first level. Children could be heard upstairs where the facility has an affidavit to provide private school (K-12).
Ms. Daniels was reminded that unlicensed operation may result in civil penalties of $200 per day. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Nicolle Daniels. |