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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700250
Report Date: 03/14/2023
Date Signed: 03/14/2023 02:17:23 PM

Unsubstantiated


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
02/03/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Diana Sanchez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 20-CC-20230203134959
FACILITY NAME:SBCS - MI ESCUELITAFACILITY NUMBER:
376700250
ADMINISTRATOR:MARIELA ARCE-HURTADOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:915 FOURTH AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 420-0116
CITY:CHULA VISTASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91911
CAPACITY:96CENSUS: 36DATE:
03/14/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:40 PM
MET WITH:Mariela Arce-Hurtado, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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Staff withheld food from child in care.
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On 3/14/2023 at :30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Diana Sanchez made an unannounced complaint inspection today to deliver the complaint investigation findings for the above allegation. LPA met with the Facility Director, Mariela Arce-Hurtado and made her aware of the reason for today’s inspection. Current census is 36.

This agency has investigated the above listed allegation. During the course of the complaint investigation, LPA conducted facility tour, interviews with the director, facility staff, children and daycare parents.

It was alleged that on an undisclosed date in late January, a teacher took a food tray from a daycare child (C1) as a form of punishment. Facility staff denied the allegation, stating, that children are always allowed to finish their meals before being asked to pick up their food trays from the table.
During children interviews it was disclosed that they like the food and denied teacher taking food away from them. During facility tours, LPA observed children having snacks and they seemed to be enjoying their snacks.
Parents interviewed did not disclose any concerns or issues with the facility, children or staff.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Sanchez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2023
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 20-CC-20230203134959
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: SBCS - MI ESCUELITA
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700250
VISIT DATE: 03/14/2023
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It was alleged, the incident was observed by a staff member; however, there were no other witnesses to the alleged event and C1 did not disclose any information about any such incident occurring.
Based on conflicting information obtained, LPA was unable to confirm whether or not, staff withheld food from a child. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with director, Mariela Arce-Hurtado. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22), were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed that the notice of site visit was posted during the inspection. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Sanchez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2023
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