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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 493009524
Report Date: 08/29/2022
Date Signed: 08/29/2022 11:15:46 PM

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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, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/20/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Leticia Rosales
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 01-CC-20220720143802
FACILITY NAME:GRATON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
493009524
ADMINISTRATOR:TRUDY RODRIGUEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:8877 DONALD STREETTELEPHONE:
(707) 827-3333
CITY:GRATONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95444
CAPACITY:42CENSUS: 21DATE:
08/29/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:50 AM
MET WITH:Trudy (Alice) EspinozaTIME COMPLETED:
06:25 PM
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Uncleared adult is residing on the premises.
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A subsequent complaint investigation inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Leticia Rosales-Meza for the purpose of delivering the findings, and met with Trudy Espinoza, Director. It has been alleged that an uncleared adult is residing on the premises, specifically that A2 is residing on the premises in a trailer.

During the initial investigation an interview was conducted with Cindy LaNier, Board Member, Adult 1 (A1) on 07/27/22 at 12:35 PM. A1 stated that A2 does live in a trailer on the premises, but A2 does not have access to the facility during day care hours nor comes around when children are in care. A1 stated that the trailer is on the "off limits" to the day care children.

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Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Alexis Hollon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Leticia Rosales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 01-CC-20220720143802
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405
FACILITY NAME: GRATON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 493009524
VISIT DATE: 08/29/2022
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Interviews were conducted with Staff 1 (S1) and Staff 2, (S2) on 7/27/20 starting at 12:10 PM. Interviews were conducted with Trudy Espinoza, Director, (D1), Staff 3 (S3) and Staff 4 (S4) on 8/29/22 starting at 2:35 PM.

Based on LPAs observations, interviews conducted and record reviews the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

Additionally, during today's inspection. LPA observed that S4 did not have fingerprints on file and was present at the facility and assessed an immediate $500 Civil Penalty per individual due to A1 and D1 not ensuring that A2 and S4 obtained a criminal record clearance prior to working or residing in the facility. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division & Chapter number), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.


The following violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 9099D. Appeal Rights were provided. Reports citing Type A violations are to be provided to parents/guardians of children currently in enrolled and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Parents/guardians must sign Form LIC9224 to be kept in each child's file.


Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Alexis Hollon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Leticia Rosales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2022
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Control Number 01-CC-20220720143802
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: GRATON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 493009524
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/29/2022
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Request Denied
Type A
08/29/2022
Section Cited
CCR
101170(e)(1)
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All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or
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During today's inspection, LPA did not see A2 present at the facility, only S4. D1 stated that A2 has been fingerprinted. D1 stated that S4 will get fingerprinted immediately. D1 stated the facility would begin to utilize CCLD Regional Office and/or Guardian system to obtain additional information on staff criminal record clearance(s) prior to allowing a staff to work or be present at the facility. D1 stated will provide proof of LIC 9163.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on A1 did not ensure that A2 obtained a criminal record clearance prior to residing on the premises. Additionally, S4 did not have fingerprints on file during today's inspection. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care and a $1000 Civil Penalty was assessed for individuals, A2 and S4.
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This shall be sent to LPA Rosales-Meza at:
leticia.rosales@dss.ca.gov
by 8/30/22.
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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: Alexis Hollon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Leticia Rosales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2022
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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, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/20/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Leticia Rosales
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 01-CC-20220720143802

FACILITY NAME:GRATON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
493009524
ADMINISTRATOR:TRUDY RODRIGUEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:8877 DONALD STREETTELEPHONE:
(707) 827-3333
CITY:GRATONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95444
CAPACITY:21CENSUS: 21DATE:
08/29/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:50 AM
MET WITH:Trudy (Alice) EspinozaTIME COMPLETED:
06:25 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Facility did not maintain a comfortable temperature for the children in care.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Leticia Rosales-Meza conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint investigation inspection, for the purpose of delivering complaint findings, and met with Trudy Espinoza, Director. It has been alleged that facility did not maintain a comfortable temperature for the children in care, specifically that they have been denied an air conditioning unit due to “old wiring” and fear that it could cause a fire, even though on hot days the classroom easily exceeds 85 degrees resulting uncomfortable temperature in the facility.

Based on interviews, site inspections and observation there are fans in the classrooms. D1 stated that children are being provided plenty of water to drink inside the classroom and outdoors. D1 stated they also do water play on warm days, but do not take the children outside to play when the weather is too hot.

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Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Alexis Hollon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Leticia Rosales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 01-CC-20220720143802
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405
FACILITY NAME: GRATON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 493009524
VISIT DATE: 08/29/2022
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Though documents and witness statements corroborate the fact of not having an air conditioner unit, but do have fans in the classroom and some shady trees.

Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, although the allegation may have happened or be valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred; therefore, the allegation is Unsubstantiated. Appeal rights were provided. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years. There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited during today's inspection.


Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's inspection.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Alexis Hollon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Leticia Rosales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2022
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