233008548-6-11-2024-01-CC-AHON-D6822N-20240613170100

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 233008548
Report Date: 06/11/2024
Date Signed: 06/11/2024 02:29:08 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, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/15/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Leticia Rosales

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 01-CC-20240315095256

FACILITY NAME:	CEJA, BEATRIZ FCCH		FACILITY NUMBER:	233008548
ADMINISTRATOR:	CEJA, BEATRIZ		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(707) 485-1135
CITY:	UKIAH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95482
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	06/11/2024
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:30 AM
MET WITH:	Beatriz Ceja		TIME COMPLETED:	02:50 PM

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Licensee handled child in a rough manner.

Licensee slapped child in the face with an open hand.

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Leticia Rosales-Meza conducted a subsequent complaint investigation inspection, for the purpose of delivering complaint findings, and met with the Licensee, Beatriz Ceja. It was alleged that Licensee handled child in a rough manner, specifically that the Licensee Beatriz would pull the hood on the back of Child 1 (C1) sweatshirts, causing C1 to choke. It was alleged that Licensee slapped child in the face with an open hand, specifically that the Licensee has slapped Child 2 (C2) on the face with an open hand.

During the initial complaint investigation to the facility on 3/18/24, records were reviewed, and the LPA conducted an interview with the Licensee at 2:20 PM. The Licensee denied the allegations and stated, "I've never, ever slapped a child, nor handled a child in a rough manner". Licensee stated she felt sad because she has helped parents a lot with their child(ren) by picking up children from school or providing care for when a parent is late picking up their child(ren), and even on weekends. Licensee stated she has flexible hours and does all her best to accommodate parents with their work schedules. Some parent's schedule change from week to week.

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Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Alexis Hollon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Leticia Rosales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/11/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/11/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Control Number 01-CC-20240315095256

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: CEJA, BEATRIZ FCCH	FACILITY NUMBER: 233008548
	VISIT DATE: 06/11/2024

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Licensee stated there are some children whom I've cared for a long time since they were infants up to entry of Kindergarten or longer. The child(ren) that have left my day care are due to children being older or have moved elsewhere, but there were no issues, problems or concerns. Licensee stated she communicates with all the parents regarding any issues they are having with their children, or if she notices something is going on with a child she will talk to parent to see if there are any issues going on with child at home. Licensee stated "I have no idea who or of a child that has a problem. I am very careful with all the children and treat them with respect". Licensee stated a while back approximately one year ago I was going down the steps to the day care area and I almost fell. I immediately held onto a child that was standing right by the steps to keep from falling and grabbled on from the back of child's shirt or sweatshirt, can't recall. Child got scared and said "Betty you pulled me", and I told child "no, it was an accident, I was going to fall and held onto you". Licensee stated it was an older school age child. Licensee stated she felt that she was being falsely accused of the allegations.

Interviews conducted and records reviewed do not corroborate with the allegations.

During the inspection tours of the facility, LPA observed the Licensee promptly tending to all the children's needs. LPA observed Licensee conducting activities and playtime with the children.

Based on interviews conducted, although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred, therefore the allegations are Unsubstantiated. There was no Title 22 deficiency cited based on the above findings. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed and discussed with Licensee, Beatriz Ceja. Appeal Rights were provided.

Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Alexis Hollon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Leticia Rosales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/11/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/11/2024

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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