PACIFIC OAKS CHILDREN'S SCHOOL

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

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 32Information from the complainant indicates that children in care are not adequately dressed while at the facility. During inspection on 10/10/2023, LPA observed a child playing in the waterplay/sand area of the play yard, in their undergarments. Director stated that 'when they play in the water or sand area with water pump, we do not want them to be uncomfortable with a wet shirt or clothes. We help them understand what their body needs and make sure they are safe and healthy." LPA reviewed the Parent Handbook section "Children's Belongings" where it requests parents "Please keep adequate changes [of clothes] in your child's cubby." Staff interviews all corroborated that children come fully clothed but are encouraged to remove articles of clothing for wet play in the sand areas. Clothing was stated to be kept in their cubbies. Staff #5 states "When we come back in the classroom, clothes come back on. The children understand that." Parents made no disclosures regarding the above allegation. LPA discussed with Director the importance of keeping children safe while at the facility. The Parent Handbook indicates that parents are being asked to bring extra clothing for their children when they are here for the purpose of their "active play." A bathing suit and towel are recommended during "warm weather," as water play is a routine activity during outdoor play. Parents are asked to provide extra clothing as well as bathing suits as part of policy. The personal rights of the children in care should be protected while at the licensed facility. The use of extra clothing and bathing suits should be followed according to appropriate use at the facility. Children being in undergarments during outdoor active play, increases risk to injury and incident. Based on LPA's observations and interviews which were conducted and record review(s), the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 Chapter 1 Section 101223(a)(2), is being cited on the attached deficiencies page. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Victor Soto, at 2:10pm. Copy of Report provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 2 of 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nolan Tcheng LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/20/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/20/2023 This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on 10/03/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Nolan Tcheng PUBLICCOMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 33-CC-20231003154714 FACILITY NAME:PACIFIC OAKS CHILDREN'S SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:198001552 ADMINISTRATOR:ROBERT BOYMANFACILITY TYPE: 850 ADDRESS:714 W. CALIFORNIA BLVD.TELEPHONE: (626) 529-8011 CITY:PASADENASTATE: CAZIP CODE:91105 CAPACITY:140CENSUS: 61DATE: 11/20/2023 UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN: 12:30 PM MET WITH:Victor Soto - DirectorTIME COMPLETED:02:15 PM ALLEGATION(S): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Food Service Physical Grounds Physical Grounds INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nolan Tcheng and Suzana Safaryan conducted an unannounced subsequent inspection of a complaint investigation, for the purpose of delivering complaint findings. Upon arrival at 12:30pm, LPAs met with Director Victor Soto, to whom the purpose of the inspection was explained. Tour of the facility was provided. There were children present during the time of inspection. Census was taken. There were 61 children with 19 staff members. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews with eight staff members, five children, and four parents. Documentation in the form of Child Care Roster, Parent Handbook, Invoices, and Menu Sign Ups were obtained. Information from the complainant indicates that children are not being provided adequate food service. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 2 UnsubstantiatedEstimated Days of Completion: SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nolan Tcheng LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/20/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/20/2023 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. FACILITY NAME: PACIFIC OAKS CHILDREN'S SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 198001552 VISIT DATE: 11/20/2023 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 32On today’s inspection

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 32Information from the complainant indicates that children in care are not adequately dressed while at the facility. During inspection on 10/10/2023, LPA observed a child playing in the waterplay/sand area of the play yard, in their undergarments. Director stated that 'when they play in the water or sand area with water pump, we do not want them to be uncomfortable with a wet shirt or clothes. We help them understand what their body needs and make sure they are safe and healthy." LPA reviewed the Parent Handbook section "Children's Belongings" where it requests parents "Please keep adequate changes [of clothes] in your child's cubby." Staff interviews all corroborated that children come fully clothed but are encouraged to remove articles of clothing for wet play in the sand areas. Clothing was stated to be kept in their cubbies. Staff #5 states "When we come back in the classroom, clothes come back on. The children understand that." Parents made no disclosures regarding the above allegation. LPA discussed with Director the importance of keeping children safe while at the facility. The Parent Handbook indicates that parents are being asked to bring extra clothing for their children when they are here for the purpose of their "active play." A bathing suit and towel are recommended during "warm weather," as water play is a routine activity during outdoor play. Parents are asked to provide extra clothing as well as bathing suits as part of policy. The personal rights of the children in care should be protected while at the licensed facility. The use of extra clothing and bathing suits should be followed according to appropriate use at the facility. Children being in undergarments during outdoor active play, increases risk to injury and incident. Based on LPA's observations and interviews which were conducted and record review(s), the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 Chapter 1 Section 101223(a)(2), is being cited on the attached deficiencies page. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Victor Soto, at 2:10pm. Copy of Report provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 2 of 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nolan Tcheng LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/20/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/20/2023 This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on 10/03/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Nolan Tcheng PUBLICCOMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 33-CC-20231003154714 FACILITY NAME:PACIFIC OAKS CHILDREN'S SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:198001552 ADMINISTRATOR:ROBERT BOYMANFACILITY TYPE: 850 ADDRESS:714 W. CALIFORNIA BLVD.TELEPHONE: (626) 529-8011 CITY:PASADENASTATE: CAZIP CODE:91105 CAPACITY:140CENSUS: 61DATE: 11/20/2023 UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN: 12:30 PM MET WITH:Victor Soto - DirectorTIME COMPLETED:02:15 PM ALLEGATION(S): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Food Service Physical Grounds Physical Grounds INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nolan Tcheng and Suzana Safaryan conducted an unannounced subsequent inspection of a complaint investigation, for the purpose of delivering complaint findings. Upon arrival at 12:30pm, LPAs met with Director Victor Soto, to whom the purpose of the inspection was explained. Tour of the facility was provided. There were children present during the time of inspection. Census was taken. There were 61 children with 19 staff members. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews with eight staff members, five children, and four parents. Documentation in the form of Child Care Roster, Parent Handbook, Invoices, and Menu Sign Ups were obtained. Information from the complainant indicates that children are not being provided adequate food service. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 2 UnsubstantiatedEstimated Days of Completion: SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nolan Tcheng LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/20/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/20/2023 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. FACILITY NAME: PACIFIC OAKS CHILDREN'S SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 198001552 VISIT DATE: 11/20/2023 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 32On today’s inspection

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