Li'l Angels at Ruus

ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights-Staff member physically abused day care child in care. Sexual Abuse-Staff member sexually abused day care child in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On December 11, 2023 at 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) E.W. arrived to the facility unannounced to conclude an investigation into the above allegation. Upon arrival LPA was allowed in by the facility representative, M.S. Present during the visit were 36 pre-school children and six additional staff members. LPA informed the facility representative of the reason for visit and toured the facility. Based on the interviews and observations conducted, this agency has investigated the complaint that staff member physically abused day care child in care and the LPA determined that the complaint was UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning, 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. Exit interview conducted with the facility representatives,M.S., appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for a period of 30 days.SUBSTANTIATED. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: 10 On December 11, 2023 at 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) E.W. arrived to the facility unannounced to conclude an investigation into the above allegation. Upon arrival LPA was allowed in by the facility representative, M.S. Present during the visit were 36 pre-school children and six additional staff members. LPA informed the facility representative of the reason for visit and toured the facility. During the course of the investigations interviews were conducted, facilty documents were obtained and various documents from other State agencies were reviewed. Based on interviews conducted it was alleged that a staff member sexually abused day care child in care. Based on interviews conducted and observations, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED Exit interview conducted with the facility representatives,M.S., appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for a period of 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: 10

CCR 101238(a) · Type A

Title 22, Division 12 Chapter 1 Article 07. Physical Environment 101238(a) Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety...... Based on the LPA obersavations and staff interviews, the condition of the facility indicates that the staff failed to prevent a damage fence from being used to escape. This requirement was not met as evidence. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety and personal rights of the children in care.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

101229(a)(1) Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time except as specfied in sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230 (c)(1). This requirement is not met as evidence by interviews, and report review. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.