CLEVER ENDEAVORS EARLY CARE & EDUCATION, INC.

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 25Page One Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Castro conducted a case management inspection to follow up on a self-reported unusual incident that was submitted to CCL Regional Licensing Office on 12/18/2024. It was reported by Tammy L. Hoover, Director, and Jamie L. Michaels, Owner/Licensee. LPA Castro explained the reason for today's visit. Director led LPA on a tour of the facility. During today's inspection a tour of the facility was conducted and census was taken of the preschool children: LPA observed 11 children with 2 teachers in room 4, 13 children and 3 staff outside playing from room 3 and 5 children and 1 teacher from room 5, also playing outside in another area. The facility was observed operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratios. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances. During today's inspection, staff members were interviewed. Three staff interviewed stated that (Staff 1) S1 had spoken to children in a sharp tone. One staff interviewed had witnessed S1 yanking (Child 1) C1 and forcefully sitting child down. Deficiency regarding discipline was found. Director and Owner/Licensee had previously placed S1 on a corrective action plan leading to termination. S1 is no longer employed at the facility. This termination occurred on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. Continue to next page. SUPERVISORS NAME: Nguyen K Tran LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alma Castro LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/10/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/10/2025 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 3 FACILITY NAME: CLEVER ENDEAVORS EARLY CARE & EDUCATION, INC.FACILITY NUMBER: 304371030 VISIT DATE: 01/10/2025 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32(Page 2 of Report) Based on LPA’s interviews and record review conducted with three staff, the following deficiency is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Section .101223.2(a) - Discipline. The deficiency is being cited on the attached 809D. Due to the Type 'A' violation the licensee shall post and provide copies of the report to parents/guardians of the children in care at the facility by the next business day and shall provide to the parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. In addition, the licensee shall immediately post upon receipt the Proof of Correction for 30 consecutive days. The licensee is to keep Acknowledgement Receipt (LIC9224) signed by parents in each child’s file. Appeal Rights and deficiency was discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Tammy Hoover and Owner/Licensee Jamie Michaels. (End of Report) SUPERVISORS NAME: Nguyen K Tran LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alma Castro LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/10/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/10/2025 FACILITY NAME: CLEVER ENDEAVORS EARLY CARE & EDUCATION, INC. FACILITY NUMBER: 304371030 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 01/10/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 01/10/2025 Section Cited CCR 101223.2(a) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101223.2(a)- Discipline: (a) Any form of discipline or punishment that violates a child's personal rights as specified in Section 101223 shall not be permitted regardless of authorized representative consent or authorization. This requirement is not met evidenced by: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Director states she will submit a detailed plan to ensure all children are being treated and disciplined in a manner that aligns with their personal rights to LPA by due date. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on LPA's interviews conducted and record review staff did not conduct approriate discipline which posed an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of the children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited def

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Page One Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Castro conducted a case management inspection to follow up on a self-reported unusual incident that was submitted to CCL Regional Licensing Office on 12/18/2024. It was reported by Tammy L. Hoover, Director, and Jamie L. Michaels, Owner/Licensee. LPA Castro explained the reason for today's visit. Director led LPA on a tour of the facility. During today's inspection a tour of the facility was conducted and census was taken of the preschool children: LPA observed 11 children with 2 teachers in room 4, 13 children and 3 staff outside playing from room 3 and 5 children and 1 teacher from room 5, also playing outside in another area. The facility was observed operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratios. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances. During today's inspection, staff members were interviewed. Three staff interviewed stated that (Staff 1) S1 had spoken to children in a sharp tone. One staff interviewed had witnessed S1 yanking (Child 1) C1 and forcefully sitting child down. Deficiency regarding discipline was found. Director and Owner/Licensee had previously placed S1 on a corrective action plan leading to termination. S1 is no longer employed at the facility. This termination occurred on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. Continue to next page. SUPERVISORS NAME: Nguyen K Tran LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alma Castro LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/10/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/10/2025 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 3 FACILITY NAME: CLEVER ENDEAVORS EARLY CARE & EDUCATION, INC.FACILITY NUMBER: 304371030 VISIT DATE: 01/10/2025 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32(Page 2 of Report) Based on LPA’s interviews and record review conducted with three staff, the following deficiency is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Section .101223.2(a) - Discipline. The deficiency is being cited on the attached 809D. Due to the Type 'A' violation the licensee shall post and provide copies of the report to parents/guardians of the children in care at the facility by the next business day and shall provide to the parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. In addition, the licensee shall immediately post upon receipt the Proof of Correction for 30 consecutive days. The licensee is to keep Acknowledgement Receipt (LIC9224) signed by parents in each child’s file. Appeal Rights and deficiency was discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Tammy Hoover and Owner/Licensee Jamie Michaels. (End of Report) SUPERVISORS NAME: Nguyen K Tran LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alma Castro LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/10/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/10/2025 FACILITY NAME: CLEVER ENDEAVORS EARLY CARE & EDUCATION, INC. FACILITY NUMBER: 304371030 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 01/10/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 01/10/2025 Section Cited CCR 101223.2(a) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101223.2(a)- Discipline: (a) Any form of discipline or punishment that violates a child's personal rights as specified in Section 101223 shall not be permitted regardless of authorized representative consent or authorization. This requirement is not met evidenced by: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Director states she will submit a detailed plan to ensure all children are being treated and disciplined in a manner that aligns with their personal rights to LPA by due date. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on LPA's interviews conducted and record review staff did not conduct approriate discipline which posed an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of the children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited def