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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334812664
Report Date: 07/08/2024
Date Signed: 07/08/2024 01:29:46 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/01/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Justin Giese
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 09-CC-20240701085044

FACILITY NAME:ESCUELA DE LA RAZA UNIDA, INC. CHILD DEV. CTR.FACILITY NUMBER:
334812664
ADMINISTRATOR:MARIELA AVINAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:316 NORTH CARLTON AVENUETELEPHONE:
(760) 922-9080
CITY:BLYTHESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92225
CAPACITY:52CENSUS: 28DATE:
07/08/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Lead Teacher - Erica GarciaTIME COMPLETED:
01:40 PM
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Facility operating out of ratio
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On 07/08/2024 at time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Justin Giese made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a complaint investigation pertaining to the above allegation, which was received on 07/01/2024. LPA met with Lead Teacher, Erica Garcia and discussed the following.

The following was alleged: Facility operating out of ratio

It was alleged that on an undisclosed date and time the facility was observed to have one staff member present with 16 children. LPA was unable to obtain any further details pertaining to the date, time, or individuals involved regarding this allegation.

Continued on LIC9099C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Justin Giese
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/08/2024
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 09-CC-20240701085044
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: ESCUELA DE LA RAZA UNIDA, INC. CHILD DEV. CTR.
FACILITY NUMBER: 334812664
VISIT DATE: 07/08/2024
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As part of this investigation, LPA interviewed staff and made direct observations of teacher to child ratios in all functioning classrooms. During this time, the facility’s staff/child ratio was found to be in compliance. LPA observed three functioning preschool classrooms, each with proper staffing/child ratios. A total of 28 children were in attendance with a total of six staff members present.

LPA recorded corroborating statements from all staff members interviewed. It was stated the facility always maintains proper ratios and all staff deny they have been left alone to observe more than 12 children at any given time. It was stated the facility does not keep daily records of teacher/child ratios for individual classrooms. LPA was unable to review any supporting documents pertaining to daily classroom specific staff/child ratios.

There was conflicting information received during this investigation from what was alleged. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging: Facility operating out of ratio. 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 UNSUBSTANTIATED.

An exit interview was conducted, A copy of this report and appeal rights were given to Lead Teacher, Erica Garcia during this inspection on 07/08/2024

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED IT IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AT THE FACILITY. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE UNDERSTANDS THAT IT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Justin Giese
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/08/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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