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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600880
Report Date: 01/26/2023
Date Signed: 01/29/2023 05:03:06 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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/22/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Jennifer Lott
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20221122171523
FACILITY NAME:LEARNING ACADEMY, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
376600880
ADMINISTRATOR:SANDRA GEORGEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:11646 RIVERSIDE DRIVETELEPHONE:
(619) 938-0933
CITY:LAKESIDESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92040
CAPACITY:40CENSUS: 37DATE:
01/26/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:05 PM
MET WITH:Licensee, Sandra George TIME COMPLETED:
02:35 PM
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Staff yelled at day care child
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Lott conducted a complaint investigation visit to deliver findings for the above allegation. LPA was greeted at the front door by Director, Sandra George and was granted entry after identifying herself and disclosing the reason for her visit. The Department’s investigation consisted of a review of records and interviews.

It is alleged that on or about October 2022, a facility staff member yelled at child in care. Interviews revealed that staff #1 (S1) has yelled at children in care and at times became argumentative with parents.

This agency has investigated the complaint alleging facility staff member yelled at day care child. Based on LPA’s review of facility records, interviews and observations, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Deficiencies are cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 on the attached 9099D. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee/Director George. A notice of site visit was given, and must remain posted for 30 days.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion: 0
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennifer Lott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2023
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 51-CC-20221122171523
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING ACADEMY, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600880
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/26/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
02/10/2023
Section Cited
CCR
102423(a)(1)
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Personal Rights - “… To be treated with dignity in his/her personal relationship with staff and other persons.” This requirement is not met as evidenced by:

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Licensee states they will provide personal rights training to staff to include communication with children. A description of training provided along with a sign in sheet will be sent to LPA via fax or email by POC date.
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On or about October 2022, facility staff (S1) was seen yelling at children in care. This poses a 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: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennifer Lott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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