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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 093625137
Report Date: 11/06/2024
Date Signed: 11/06/2024 02:05:55 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
08/23/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Soleil Marx
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 03-CC-20240823110640
FACILITY NAME:APPLESEEDS ACADEMY INCFACILITY NUMBER:
093625137
ADMINISTRATOR:FERREIRA, LEIGH ELLENFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1735 LAKE TAHOE BLVD RMS1234TELEPHONE:
(530) 544-1818
CITY:SOUTH LAKE TAHOESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
96150
CAPACITY:40CENSUS: 13DATE:
11/06/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Kalei WalshTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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Classrooms are operating out of ratio.
Staff do not ensure day care is free from pests
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Soleil Marx met with Director, Kalei Walsh, for the purpose of delivering findings to a complaint investigation. During today’s inspection LPA observed a census of 13 preschool age children being supervised by two staff. It was alleged that classrooms are operating out of ratio and that staff do not ensure the day care is free from pests. Throughout the course of investigation, LPA made observations, conducted interviews, and reviewed records.

LPA observed the facility to be in compliance with ratio during all unannounced inspections for this investigation. LPA reviewed records of staff files and verified staff are qualified. Staff interviews were consistent that ratio is always maintained. Authorized representatives did not reveal statements that would suggest that the facility is operating outside of the preschool ratio requirements. LPA observed schedules and verified that there are enough staff to accommodate children enrolled. LPA did not obtain any conclusive evidence during the investigation to support the allegation that classrooms are operating out ratio.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Natalie Dunaway
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soleil Marx
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2024
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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Control Number 03-CC-20240823110640
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: APPLESEEDS ACADEMY INC
FACILITY NUMBER: 093625137
VISIT DATE: 11/06/2024
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LPA observed the facility to be sanitary. LPA observed waste bins with tight fitting covers and waste being disposed of properly. LPA observed food secured and stored in a sanitary manner. LPA reviewed records of regular maintenance of pest prevention at the facility. LPA did not observe indications that there are pests in the facility. Interviews with staff and authorized representatives did not reveal concerns regarding pests. LPA did not obtain any conclusive evidence during the investigation to support the allegation that staff do not ensure the day care is free from pests.

Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated. No Title 22 deficiencies were issued as a result of the investigation. Exit interview conducted and report reviewed with Director, Kalei Walsh. A Notice of Site Visit was provided that must be posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights Provided.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Natalie Dunaway
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soleil Marx
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2024
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