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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 393622598
Report Date: 05/30/2023
Date Signed: 05/30/2023 12:50:25 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
05/26/2023 and conducted by Evaluator David Nguyen
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 53-CC-20230526105046
FACILITY NAME:CHIMINIKE'S PRESCHOOL LEARNING CENTER - LLCFACILITY NUMBER:
393622598
ADMINISTRATOR:PICOS, MERARYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6608 GRIGSBY PLACETELEPHONE:
(209) 451-0583
CITY:STOCKTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95219
CAPACITY:40CENSUS: 35DATE:
05/30/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Merary PicosTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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1. Staff did not provide adequate supervision to daycare children
2. Facility operating out of ratio
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On May 30th, 2023, at 9:30 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), David Nguyen and Lauren Scott met with Director, Merary Picos, to initiate and deliver the findings of the complaint alleging licensee is operating out of ratio and does not provide adequate supervision to daycare children. Both LPAs were granted for entry into the facility by Licensee. Purpose of the inspection was explained.

Upon arrival, LPAs toured the facility. LPAs observed the toddler room with ten (10) children and one (1) teacher. LPAs observed the Preschool Classroom with nineteen (19) children and two (2) teachers and one (1) volunteer. LPAs observed the second teacher providing inconsistent supervision in the Preschool Classroom. During the investigation, LPAs, David Nguyen and Lauren Scott interviewed the Director. During the interviews, LPAs collected evidence to support the allegations.



Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: David Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 53-CC-20230526105046
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: CHIMINIKE'S PRESCHOOL LEARNING CENTER - LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 393622598
VISIT DATE: 05/30/2023
NARRATIVE
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Based on a preponderance of evidence obtained the complaint regarding the above allegations, the complaint was SUBSTANTIATED.

Two Type A deficiencies are cited on the subsequent page (LIC9099-D) of this report.

Upon receipt of Type A citations, facility shall post and provide copies of the LIC9099-D for parents/guardians of children in care and for parents/guardians of newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. Facility must also keep the signed LIC9224, Acknowledging Receipt of LIC9099-D in each child's file.

An Exit Interview was conducted in which the report was reviewed and discussed with the director. A copy of the report and Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was posted by LPA and facility understand that the notice must remain posted for 30 days. A failure to comply with the positing requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: David Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2023
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Control Number 53-CC-20230526105046
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME: CHIMINIKE'S PRESCHOOL LEARNING CENTER - LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 393622598
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/30/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
05/30/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101229(a)((1)
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Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision
No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time
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Teachers will provide 100% SUPERVISION at all time.
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LPAs observed teachers not within the direct line of sight of children in care, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risks to children in care.
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Type A
05/30/2023
Section Cited
HSC
1596.955(a)(3)
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Child Day Care Serving... Optional Program
A ratio of six children to each teacher is maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler program.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Teachers will ensure child-teacher ratio maintained at all times. Teachers will also ensure there are enough teachers in the Toddler Classroom as needed to compliy the regulations.
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Upon arrival, LPAs observed ten (10) children with one (1) teacher in the toddler classroom, which posed an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risks to children's 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: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: David Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2023
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