585407404-1-23-2025-13-CC-EVIA-DDCPBX-20250128101104

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 585407404
Report Date: 01/23/2025
Date Signed: 01/23/2025 09:25:14 AM

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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
11/06/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Tammy Dutra

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20241106144920

FACILITY NAME:	FUSION EARLY LEARNING PRE-SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	585407404
ADMINISTRATOR:	CHARLSON, CLINT		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1280 ZANES DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(916) 296-8011
CITY:	PLUMAS LAKE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95961
CAPACITY:	60	CENSUS: 41	DATE:	01/23/2025
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:58 AM
MET WITH:	Clint Charlson		TIME COMPLETED:	09:35 AM

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Staff did not provide adequate supervision resulting in child sustaining multiple fractures

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On 1/23/25 at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tammy Dutra and Bianca Mendez conducted an unannounced complaint inspection and met with Owner/Licensee Clint Charlson. It was alleged that staff did not provide adequate supervision resulting in child sustaining multiple fractures.

The licensee Clint Charlson was interviewed on 11/8/24 at 9:30am and confirmed a child(C1) had been injured on the playground and he was informed by the parent after medical care that C1 had suffered broken bones. Licensee stated C1 was on the playground and fell from a rubber barrier around the playground while three staff were present. Licensee stated that C1 was offered first aid and parent was immediately called after the accident. Licensee stated due to his location on the playground, it was unclear exactly where C1 fell initially, and circumstances regarding the accident were miscommunicated with the parent. It was later confirmed by the staff present that the child had fallen from the barrier and landed on their arm breaking two bones.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Erin Virrueta
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tammy Dutra
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/23/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 13-CC-20241106144920

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: FUSION EARLY LEARNING PRE-SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 585407404
	VISIT DATE: 01/23/2025

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Three staff were interviewed on 11/8/25 and stated they were on the playground during the accident. S1 stated they were closest in proximity to the child, but they were assisting another child and did not see C1 fall. S2 was on the opposite side of the playground and did not witness the fall. None of the staff present during the accident witnessed C1 fall. Although three staff were present and facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements, none could speak to how C1 fell.

Medical records were obtained on 11/14/24 regarding C1’s injury. It was confirmed C1 suffered an elbow fracture while in care. Director provided C1’s parent with an injury report in addition to reporting the unusual incident to Licensing.

Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the findings are unsubstantiated.

During today’s inspection, the facility was toured and 41 children were present with 7 staff in attendance. LPA did not observe any Title 22 violations.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Clint Charlson. 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: Erin Virrueta
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tammy Dutra
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/23/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2025

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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