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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 455403185
Report Date: 09/30/2024
Date Signed: 09/30/2024 10:47:41 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/18/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Sydney Sims
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20240718125928
FACILITY NAME:LIONS CUB PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
455403185
ADMINISTRATOR:ANSTINE, SHELLEYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:10142 OLD OREGON TRAILTELEPHONE:
(530) 223-4070
CITY:REDDINGSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
96003
CAPACITY:88CENSUS: 48DATE:
09/30/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:44 AM
MET WITH:Shelley Anstine - Director TIME COMPLETED:
10:57 AM
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Staff left day care child unsupervised for an extended period of time.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 9/30/24 at 9:44am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sydney Sims conducted an unannounced complaint inspection, and met with Director Shelley Anstine It was alleged that staff left day care child unsupervised for an extended period of time, specifically that child C1 was left alone in a classroom with no supervision.

The director was interviewed on 7/18/24 at 2:35pm and admitted to the allegation that on 7/18/24 child C1 was left alone in a classroom without supervision for approximately 1.5 minutes.

Five parents were interviewed on 7/24/24, 9/23/24, and 9/28/24 and P1 confirmed the allegation that P1 was informed by staff that child C1 was left alone in the classroom unsupervised. P2 – P5 had no knowledge of the situation and were unable to confirm or deny the allegation.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Megan Aviles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sydney Sims
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 13-CC-20240718125928
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: LIONS CUB PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 455403185
VISIT DATE: 09/30/2024
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Four staff were interviewed on 9/24/24 and confirmed the allegation, stating that C1 was left alone in a classroom without the supervision of staff and was found in the classroom by a parent. S3 – S4 confirmed that child C1 was upset and crying during the incident, S1 – S2 were not present for the incident and were unable to confirm if C1 was upset. S3 – S4 stated that staff were not planning to come back to the classroom and were taking the other children to the bathroom and then the nap room.

LPA Sims observed with video footage provided by the facility that child C1 was left alone in a classroom for about 1.5 minutes.

During today’s inspection, the facility was toured and LPA observed 48 children in care.

Based on the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

LPA Sims informed facility representative Shelley Anstine - Director that this report dated 9/30/24 documents one Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Sims informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 9/30/24 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Shelley Anstine - Director . Appeal rights were provided.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Megan Aviles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sydney Sims
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2024
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Control Number 13-CC-20240718125928
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: LIONS CUB PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 455403185
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/30/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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10/01/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101229(a)(1)
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: No child shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.
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Director will hold a staff meeting with all preschool staff, and review supervision regulations with all staff. Staff will write statement acknowledging they understand the regulations. Facility has increased staff supervision in classrooms.
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Based on interviews and camera footage, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, child C1 was left unsupervised for an extended period of time.

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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: Megan Aviles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sydney Sims
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2024
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