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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073408925
Report Date: 02/21/2025
Date Signed: 02/21/2025 04:04:19 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
01/31/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Christina Watts
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20250131095018
FACILITY NAME:BABY YALE ACADEMY PITTFACILITY NUMBER:
073408925
ADMINISTRATOR:REEVES, LITAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:369 EAST LELAND ROADTELEPHONE:
(925) 413-3608
CITY:PITTSBURGSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94565
CAPACITY:24CENSUS: 10DATE:
02/21/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:00 PM
MET WITH:Timeesha MaysTIME COMPLETED:
04:10 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff is hitting the daycare children.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 02/21/2025 at 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Baby Yale Academy PITT. LPA met with Director, Timeesha Mays and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. During today's inspection, there were 10 preschool children in care with 6 staff in 2 classrooms. Director stated there are 12 preschool children enrolled. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. Complainant alleges that Staff is hitting the daycare children. During the course of the investigation completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. At this time, LPA cannot determine if staff was hitting the daycare children. 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, Timeesha Mays. 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: 02/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/21/2025
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
01/31/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Christina Watts
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20250131095018

FACILITY NAME:BABY YALE ACADEMY PITTFACILITY NUMBER:
073408925
ADMINISTRATOR:REEVES, LITAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:369 EAST LELAND ROADTELEPHONE:
(925) 413-3608
CITY:PITTSBURGSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94565
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: 10DATE:
02/21/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:00 PM
MET WITH:Timeesha MaysTIME COMPLETED:
04:10 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff is yelling at the daycare children.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 02/21/2025 at 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Baby Yale Academy PITT. LPA met with Director, Timeesha Mays and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. During today's inspection, there were 10 preschool children in care with 6 staff in 2 classrooms. Director stated there are 12 preschool children enrolled. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. Complainant alleges that Staff is yelling at the daycare children. During the course of the investigation completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. It was determined that multiple staff have been yelling at the children. 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, Timeesha Mays. 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: 02/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/21/2025
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-20250131095018
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: BABY YALE ACADEMY PITT
FACILITY NUMBER: 073408925
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/21/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/07/2025
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 03/07/2025, Director stated they will coach staff on a team and indivdual basis, have staff watch a video on personal rights, sign an ancknowledgement, hold a staff meeting and submit meeting agenda and sign in sheet to licensing.
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Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when mulitple staff has yelled at children which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
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Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected.
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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: 02/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/21/2025
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
01/31/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Christina Watts
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20250131095018

FACILITY NAME:BABY YALE ACADEMY PITTFACILITY NUMBER:
073408925
ADMINISTRATOR:REEVES, LITAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:369 EAST LELAND ROADTELEPHONE:
(925) 413-3608
CITY:PITTSBURGSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94565
CAPACITY:24CENSUS: 8DATE:
02/21/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:00 PM
MET WITH:Timeesha MaysTIME COMPLETED:
04:10 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff handle children in a rough manner
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 02/21/2025 at 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Baby Yale Academy PITT. LPA met with Director, Timeesha Mays and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. During today's inspection, there were 10 preschool children in care with 6 staff in 2 classrooms. Director stated there are 12 preschool children enrolled. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. Complainant alleges that Staff handle children in a rough manner. During the course of the investigation completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. It was determined that staff has handle children in a rough manner. 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, Timeesha Mays. 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: 02/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/21/2025
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-20250131095018
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: BABY YALE ACADEMY PITT
FACILITY NUMBER: 073408925
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/21/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/07/2025
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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By COB 03/07/2025, Director stated they will coach staff on a team and indivdual basis, have staff watch a video on personal rights, sign an ancknowledgement, hold a staff meeting and submit meeting agenda and sign in sheet to licensing.
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Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when staff has handled children in a rough manner which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
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Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected.
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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: 02/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/21/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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