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32 | Information provided by the Reporting Party (RP) indicates that on 05/08/2024 they arrived at the facility at 02:00PM to pick up Child #2. RP telephoned the Licensee twice but was unable to contact the Licensee. At approximately 02:37 PM, RP sent a text message to the Licensee that RP was at the Licensee’s home to pick up Child #2. Shortly after Licensee pulled up into the driveway in their car. Per RP, when Licensee opened the front door to the facility, they observed that Child #1 and Child #2 were left in the home alone. Licensee stated to RP that the children nap from 1:30PM-3:00PM and during this time the Licensee goes to pick up the other children at school.
Licensee on 05/16/2024, disclosed they singularly take care of children at the facility and do not employ an assistant due to low enrollment. Adult #1 lives in home but does not help with day care. Licensee admitted they will pick up children at school in the event of an emergency. On 08/05/2024, Licensee disclosed Adult #2 visits to perform facility maintenance and Adult #3 is part time assistant effective 05/22/2024.
When interviewing parents, Parent #2 (P2) disclosed that the Licensee picks up Child #4 (C4) every day from school, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 2:24PM and Tuesday at 1:34PM. Parent #2 also disclosed that Adult #2 has been present at the facility.
When interviewing children, Child #1 (C1) disclosed they have woken up from a nap and Licensee was not there (at facility).
Based on LPA’s observations and interviews which were conducted and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 Chapter 3, Section number 102417 (a) Operation of a Family Child Care Home), is being cited on the attached deficiencies page.
The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.
Exit interview was conducted with Edita Grozov, Licensee, including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role. |