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13 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mel Matos & Mandeep Kaur conducted an unannounced 10 day complaint investigation. LPAs met with Interim Director, Sepideh Sotoudeh, and Licensee representative, Zengqiang Wang, and explained the complaint allegation to them. LPAs also toured the indoor areas of the Facility, reviewed staff files, and interviewed staff during today's investigation.
Licensee representative, Zengqiang Wang, self-admitted to LPAs that he has opened the facility by himself (no Director or Fully Qualified Teacher present) on numerous occasions with children present between 7:30AM-8:00AM. Per record reviews, Zengqiang has not completed any early childhood education units.
Based on record reviews, evidence, and interviews during the investigation process, the Department concludes that an unqualified staff (Zengqiang Wang) has provided care and supervision to children in the facility with no director or fully qualified teacher. Therefore, the above allegation is SUBSTANTIATED, meaning the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.
A Type A deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D form. Appeal rights given and exit interview conducted with Licensee Representative, Zengqiang Wang, and Interim Director, Sepideh Sotoudeh.
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