BUENA VISTA CHILDREN'S CENTER

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 July 2, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Darnella Barnes and Pedro Solorio-Gutierrez. conducted an unannounced Case Management visit in response to a self-reporting incident that happened on June 24, 2025. The purpose was explained to Site Supervisor Claudia Solano, who granted access. The investigation reviewed two incidents involving Staff(S1) and a Child (C1) evaluating whether Child(C1)'s personal rights were violated under applicable regulations. Incident 1: Alleged Pushing Child (C1)reported that Staff(S1) pushed him with open hands on his back during a dispute he was having with another child(C2) over magnatiles. Staff(1) denied pushing him, stating her hands were merely “aligned” between two children that were fighting over magnatiles to de-escalate the situation. No staff directly witnessed the event. LPAs interviewed child(C1). Child(C1) could not confirm that Staff(S1) was behind him or pushed him as he only saw Child(C2) Incident 2: Chin Touching In a second incident, Staff (S2) directly observed Staff(S1) touch Child (C1)chin during a conversation involving the three of them. Staff (S1) admitted and demonstrated the contact, explaining she touched his chin to get him to look at her. Buena Vista’s policy states that physical contact is only permitted when necessary to protect a child’s immediate safety, such as preventing injury or harm. Under both facility policy and licensing standards, using physical means to control a child’s response—rather than verbal engagement—is not permitted unless it is for the child’s immediate safety. This action represents a clear violation of the child’s personal rights to dignity and bodily autonomy. During today’s inspection, (1) “Type B” deficiency was identified on attached 809-D. Appeal rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor Claudia Solano. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Susy Cervantes NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Darnella Barnes LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/02/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/02/2025 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 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 pro

Type B citation - 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 25On July 2, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Darnella Barnes and Pedro Solorio-Gutierrez. conducted an unannounced Case Management visit in response to a self-reporting incident that happened on June 24, 2025. The purpose was explained to Site Supervisor Claudia Solano, who granted access. The investigation reviewed two incidents involving Staff(S1) and a Child (C1) evaluating whether Child(C1)'s personal rights were violated under applicable regulations. Incident 1: Alleged Pushing Child (C1)reported that Staff(S1) pushed him with open hands on his back during a dispute he was having with another child(C2) over magnatiles. Staff(1) denied pushing him, stating her hands were merely “aligned” between two children that were fighting over magnatiles to de-escalate the situation. No staff directly witnessed the event. LPAs interviewed child(C1). Child(C1) could not confirm that Staff(S1) was behind him or pushed him as he only saw Child(C2) Incident 2: Chin Touching In a second incident, Staff (S2) directly observed Staff(S1) touch Child (C1)chin during a conversation involving the three of them. Staff (S1) admitted and demonstrated the contact, explaining she touched his chin to get him to look at her. Buena Vista’s policy states that physical contact is only permitted when necessary to protect a child’s immediate safety, such as preventing injury or harm. Under both facility policy and licensing standards, using physical means to control a child’s response—rather than verbal engagement—is not permitted unless it is for the child’s immediate safety. This action represents a clear violation of the child’s personal rights to dignity and bodily autonomy. During today’s inspection, (1) “Type B” deficiency was identified on attached 809-D. Appeal rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor Claudia Solano. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Susy Cervantes NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Darnella Barnes LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/02/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/02/2025 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 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 pro