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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700936
Report Date: 05/24/2023
Date Signed: 05/24/2023 10:08:14 AM

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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
03/23/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Luigi Gargaro
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 20-CC-20230323085549
FACILITY NAME:ASPEN LEAF PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
376700936
ADMINISTRATOR:RANDI SCHWARTZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3518 THIRD AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 501-8899
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92103
CAPACITY:29CENSUS: 26DATE:
05/24/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Director Randi SchwartzTIME COMPLETED:
10:15 AM
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Staff did not adequately supervise day care child while in care

Staff did not report incidents involving day care child while in care
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On 05/24/23 at 9:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luigi Gargaro conducted an unannounced complaint finding delivery visit to the facility regarding the above allegations. During the course of the investigation analyst conducted interviews with the reporting party, the facility director, staff members and day care parents. Analyst also inspected the facility and installed safety gates/equipment.

From the evidence gathered, while it was confirmed that a child in care was able to open safety gates that lead to other areas of the facility, it could not be conclusively proved or disproved that it resulted from any type of lack of supervision as teacher/child ratio is above regulation requirements and classrooms have no obstructions to prevent clear visibility of children. When child in question was able to access gates between rooms or, in one case, the facility door, he was stopped prior to accessing any hazardous or unsecured facility areas.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi Gargaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 20-CC-20230323085549
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: ASPEN LEAF PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700936
VISIT DATE: 05/24/2023
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It also could not be conclusively proved or disproved that these attempted escape incidents by the child were clearly, consistently reported to the parents. While there is evidence showing some correspondence between parties, due to the ongoing frequency of escape attempts, it is uncertain if the reporting was sufficient to provide the child's parents with enough opportunities to address the issue. Though the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated.

An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with director Schwartz. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058 01/16), 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: Luigi Gargaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2023
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