Yadira Espinoza Family Child Care

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): - Licensee encouraging a child to hit other children in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marie Rodriguez conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver findings and close complaint. LPA met with Licensee Yadira Espinoza and explained purpose of visit. Licensee had six children in care (two infants and one preschool child and her three minor children). A seventh child arrived shortly after LPA's arrival. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted and pertinent documents and other evidence received were reviewed. Based on evidence received, LPA did not see an instance where the Licensee encouraged a child to hit other children in care. 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 closed as UNSUBSTANTIATED. This report was reviewed and discussed with Licensee Yadira Espinoza. A copy of report was provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): - Child sustained an unexplained injury while in care INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marie Rodriguez conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver findings and close complaint. LPA met with Licensee Yadira Espinoza and explained purpose of visit. Licensee had six children in care (two infants and one preschool child and her three minor children). A seventh child arrived shortly after LPA's arrival. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted and pertinent documents and other evidence received were reviewed. Per review of outdoor video camera recording of incident in question, camera angle does not show if Child C1 got injured underneath the awning of house while playing outside. Child is seen sitting and leaning forward to get up and is heard crying in the video. Child appears to stop crying when Licensee picked child up. Child did not appear to have an injury at time of video. Per interview with Licensee, Licensee stated child didn't appear to be injured when she picked child up. 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 closed as UNSUBSTANTIATED. This report was reviewed and discussed with Licensee Yadira Espinoza. A copy of report was provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

Substantiated

ALLEGATION(S): - Two infants were left unattended in a pack and play. - Licensee is using parts of her home for daycare that are not approved. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marie Rodriguez conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver findings and close complaint. LPA met with Licensee Yadira Espinoza and explained purpose of visit. Licensee had six children in care (two infants and one preschool child and her three minor children). A seventh child arrived shortly after LPA's arrival. During the course of the investigation, physical plant tour and interviews were conducted and pertinent documents and other evidence were reviewed. It was found based on information provided, two infants, Child C1 and C2, were inside one pack and play together both crying while Staff S1 was recording children. Although the infants were not left unattended with Staff S1 present, both infants should be in separate pack and plays. It was also found on date video was taken, Licensee was only operating in the lower level of her home and children should not be in an off-limit area nor a separate level of home from Licensee. (Continued on LIC 9099C) Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

Substantiated

ALLEGATION(S): - Licensee inappropriately disciplined children in care - Licensee yells at and says inappropriate comments to children in care - Licensee is not providing adequate food services or feeding day care children in a timely manner - Facility is out of ratio INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: *************** THIS IS AN AMENDED REPORT FROM ORIGINAL DATED 8/12/2021 ********************* Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marie Rodriguez conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver findings and close complaint. LPA met with Licensee Yadira Espinoza and explained purpose of visit. Licensee had six children in care (two infants and one preschool child and her three minor children). A seventh child arrived shortly after LPA's arrival. During the course of the investigation, physical plant tour and interviews were conducted and pertinent documents and other evidence were reviewed. It was found based on information provided, there were multiple instances where Licensee had disciplined children inappropriately. Child C1 appeared to be isolated in the corner of the living room and in the sun room on multiple occasions segregated from the other children in care. (Continued on LIC 9099C) Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marie Rodriguez conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver findings and close complaint. LPA met with Licensee Yadira Espinoza and explained purpose of visit. Licensee had six children in care (two infants and one preschool child and her three minor children). A seventh child arrived shortly after LPA's arrival. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted and pertinent documents were reviewed. Per interview with Licensee, daycare is part of a food program. Per photos received, children appeared to be eating adequate lunch and snacks. Per sign-in/out sheets received, Licensee was within ratio with a helper hired. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegations are closed as UNSUBSTANTIATED. This report was explained and discussed with Licensee Yadira Espinoza. A copy of this report was provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: