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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566215335
Report Date: 05/19/2023
Date Signed: 05/19/2023 03:37:03 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
02/22/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Laura Villanueva
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20230222134407
FACILITY NAME:FUSD - SESPE PRE SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
566215335
ADMINISTRATOR:LORENA RAMOSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:627 SESPE AVETELEPHONE:
(805) 524-8202
CITY:FILLMORESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93015
CAPACITY:48CENSUS: 32DATE:
05/19/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Lorena RamosTIME COMPLETED:
03:50 PM
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Staff hit day care children.
Staff yell at day care children.

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 AMENDMENT OF REPORT ISSUED ON 4/12/23
On April 21, 2023 at 12:30 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Villanueva made an unannounced inspection to conclude the investigation for the allegations. LPA met with Program Director, Lorena Ramos and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA conducted a tour of the facility inside and outside. LPA observed a total of 46 children under the care and supervision of 9 staff.
LPA interviewed Program Director, staff, and parents. Staff accused in allegation (S1) is on administrative leave pending investigation by Fillmore Unified School District Human Resurces Department. Staff interviewed denied observing S1 hit a child, but disclosed having knowledge of expressed concerns by parents indicating S1yells and grabs children forcefully. Parents interviewed revealed children have informed parents S1 "yells and was mean." One parent shared that child disclosed S1her smacks her hand because she does not want to nap. A few parents interviewed disenrolled their children due to concerns with S1. Most parents are happy with the teachers and the program as a whole.
Continued on LIC9099C
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: George Mingle
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Villanueva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 17-CC-20230222134407
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: FUSD - SESPE PRE SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 566215335
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/19/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
05/19/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101223(A)(3)
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101223(A)(3) -To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental ... a punitive nature including... physical functioning.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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S1 has been placed on administrative leave by FUSD HR. Director stated she will continue sharing licensing videos on personal rights and care and supervision with staff. Create Standards Operation Procedures (SOP) for staff. Director expressed interest in TSP which will be referred by RO.
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Interviews and records reviews indicate on more than one occasion, S1 yelled and mishandled children which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children 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: George Mingle
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Villanueva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2023
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Control Number 17-CC-20230222134407
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: FUSD - SESPE PRE SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 566215335
VISIT DATE: 05/19/2023
NARRATIVE
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Based on records reviews, interviews with staff and parents, the above allegations are Substantiated. A type A citation is being issued.

The ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC 9224) shall be signed and kept in each of the children’s records. Web site address to obtain forms, review quarterly updates, review Title 22 & Health & Safety Codes is: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing

Copies of this report must be posted for 30 days in a visible location for the authorized representatives of children. Notice of Site Visit has been posted (LIC9213). The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty.

Exit interview conducted with Program Administrator, Lorena Ramos. A copy of the Appeal Rights (LIC 9058 FAS 01/16) were given and explained. Program Director's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.
SUPERVISORS NAME: George Mingle
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Villanueva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2023
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