Aec Preschool

ALLEGATION(S): Staff are operating out of ratio INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: LPA D.C. met with Center Director B.Y.F. for a subsequent complaint investigation regarding the above allegation. Present were 5 additional staff and 26 preschool children in care. It was alleged that staff are operating out of ratio. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted and files were reviewed. Facility was found to be operating within ratio. Although the facility was found to be operating within ratio, another party reported the facility has been operating out of ratio on several occasions. Based on the investigative findings, there was no evidence to determine whether or not the staff is operating out of ratio. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated at this time. Notice of Site Visit provided must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report reviewed with Director B.Y.F. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · Type A

Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed a staff who is (S1) present and caring for children at the facility. S1 has not been fingerprint cleared to work at the facility. director stated S1 has been working at the facility since 8/16/2023