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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 5/30/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loyce Phillips, conducted a case management inspection to follow up on an Unusual Incident, reported to the Department on 4/29/2025. LPA was greeted by Director, Karen Cuevas. LPA toured the facility and took a census of the children. LPA observed a total of children in care with 9 staff members. Description of the incident: On 4/28/2025, while on the playground, staff 1 (S1) informed other staff that she was stepping away for five minutes. Upon returning, she observed child 1 (C1) and child 2 (C2) tugging on child 3 (C3) skirt, while climbing on the play structure. S1 asked C1 about the incident and C1 stated we pulled each other pants down. All 3 children confirmed the behavior, and 1 child recanted their story later. C2 reported to staff 2 (S2) that C1 poked her on the bottom area with a stick. Administration and parents were notified immediately. During this case management investigation, LPA toured the facility, documented observations, provided best practices, interviewed staff and captured photos of the play structure. Based on the information provided and interviews conducted there were 4 staff members on the playground during the incident. S1 stated she walked away for about 5 minutes and when she returned she saw the children playing inappropriately. S1 immediately went to the children and spoke with them about how they were playing. S1. did not know how long children were playing in that manner. 809-C NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karren Starks NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Loyce Phillips LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/30/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/30/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subje

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 5/30/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loyce Phillips, conducted a case management inspection to follow up on an Unusual Incident, reported to the Department on 4/29/2025. LPA was greeted by Director, Karen Cuevas. LPA toured the facility and took a census of the children. LPA observed a total of children in care with 9 staff members. Description of the incident: On 4/28/2025, while on the playground, staff 1 (S1) informed other staff that she was stepping away for five minutes. Upon returning, she observed child 1 (C1) and child 2 (C2) tugging on child 3 (C3) skirt, while climbing on the play structure. S1 asked C1 about the incident and C1 stated we pulled each other pants down. All 3 children confirmed the behavior, and 1 child recanted their story later. C2 reported to staff 2 (S2) that C1 poked her on the bottom area with a stick. Administration and parents were notified immediately. During this case management investigation, LPA toured the facility, documented observations, provided best practices, interviewed staff and captured photos of the play structure. Based on the information provided and interviews conducted there were 4 staff members on the playground during the incident. S1 stated she walked away for about 5 minutes and when she returned she saw the children playing inappropriately. S1 immediately went to the children and spoke with them about how they were playing. S1. did not know how long children were playing in that manner. 809-C NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karren Starks NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Loyce Phillips LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/30/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/30/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subje