Trinity Preschool

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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in out of ten persons which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Staff inappropriately disciplined child while in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: **This is an amended report** On 3/22/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tapia-Mandujano conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver findings and close complaint. LPA met with Director, S.K. and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present in the facility are 10 staff caring for 44 children. All staff are fingerprint cleared and associated. During today's visit, LPA interviewed Director. During the course of the investigation, review of facility records, physical plant, and interviews were conducted. LPA also obtained other pertinent documentation. LPA could not determine that Staff inappropriately disciplined child while in care. Although the allegations above may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore, the above allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. After today’s visit, an exit interview was conducted with Director, S.K. A copy of this report will be emailed to to Director at [email protected]. Upon receipt of this report, Licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit. The report and the Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain postings as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. This report is public and can be reviewed. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

Substantiated · CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B

**This page has been amended** 101223(a)(2):The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews conducted, the facility did not ensure the personal rights of persons in care to be safe and healthful accommodations by not following sick/covid protocols in placed by the facility. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

Request Denied

Substantiated · CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

101229(a)(1):The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with staff, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised without direct visual observation for a period of time. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

Request Denied

Substantiated · CCR 101212(d)(1) · Type B

**This is an amended report** 101212 Reporting Requirements (d)(1)(C) … during the operation of the child care center…a report shall be made to the Department…within the Department’s next working day and during its normal business hours…Events reported shall include…any unusual incident…that threatens the…health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and record review, children and staff had tested positive. Facility failed to report incident to Department verbally within 24 hours and written within 7 days. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

Request Denied