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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 070212685
Report Date: 12/22/2023
Date Signed: 12/22/2023 03:23:42 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/27/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Christina Watts
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20231027090634
FACILITY NAME:RAILROAD JUNCTION SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
070212685
ADMINISTRATOR:GUPTA, LALITAFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:2224 RAILROAD AVENUETELEPHONE:
(925) 427-2000
CITY:PITTSBURGSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94565
CAPACITY:28CENSUS: 0DATE:
12/22/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:50 AM
MET WITH:Lalita "Lily" GuptaTIME COMPLETED:
11:50 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff pushed day care child
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 12/22/2023 at 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Railroad Junction School. LPA met with Director, Lily Gupta and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. During today's inspection, there were no school age children in care and no school age staff present. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. Complainant alleges that Staff pushed day care child. During the course of the investigation completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. Due to a lack of evidence, LPA was unable to determine if S4 pushed C2. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means 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. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Director, Lily Gupta. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Watts
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/27/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Christina Watts
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20231027090634

FACILITY NAME:RAILROAD JUNCTION SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
070212685
ADMINISTRATOR:GUPTA, LALITAFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:2224 RAILROAD AVENUETELEPHONE:
(925) 427-2000
CITY:PITTSBURGSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94565
CAPACITY:24CENSUS: DATE:
12/22/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:50 AM
MET WITH:Lalita "Lily" GuptaTIME COMPLETED:
11:50 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff use inappropriate discipline practices with day care children
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 12/22/2023 at 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Railroad Junction School. LPA met with Director, Lily Gupta and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. During today's inspection, there were no school age children in care and no school age staff present. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. Complainant alleges that Staff use inappropriate discipline practices with day care children. During the course of the investigation, LPA inspected the facility, reviewed records and conducted interviews. It was determined that when a child was misbehaving, staff would place a school age child in another room for roughly between 1 minute and 30 minutes. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 is being cited on 9099-D page. Exit interview was conducted with Director, Lily Gupta. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Watts
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 2 of 5
Control Number 02-CC-20231027090634
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: RAILROAD JUNCTION SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 070212685
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/22/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/29/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(3)
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101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment or other actions of a punitive nature...This requirement has not been met as evidenced by:
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Director handed LPA a signed memo dated 11/09/2023 regarding appropriate discpline practices. LPA will clear ciations as of 12/22/2023
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Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when staff used inappropriate discipline practices with day care children which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Watts
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/27/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Christina Watts
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20231027090634

FACILITY NAME:RAILROAD JUNCTION SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
070212685
ADMINISTRATOR:GUPTA, LALITAFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:2224 RAILROAD AVENUETELEPHONE:
(925) 427-2000
CITY:PITTSBURGSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94565
CAPACITY:24CENSUS: DATE:
12/22/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:50 AM
MET WITH:Lalita "Lily" GuptaTIME COMPLETED:
11:50 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff spoke inappropriately to day care child
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 12/22/2023 at 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Railroad Junction School. LPA met with Director, Lily Gupta and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. During today's inspection, there were no school age children in care and no school age staff present. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. Complainant alleges that Staff spoke inappropriately to day care child. During the course of the investigation, LPA inspected the facility, reviewed records and conducted interviews. It was determined staff did speak inappropiately to C1. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 is being cited on 9099-D page. Exit interview was conducted with Director, Lily Gupta. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Watts
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 5
Control Number 02-CC-20231027090634
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: RAILROAD JUNCTION SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 070212685
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/22/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/29/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(1)
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101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by:

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By COB 12/29/2023, Director stated they will submit statement on how facility will come back into compliance.
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Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when staff spoke inappropiately to C1 which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Watts
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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