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25 | On August 22, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Cindy Hamilton and Brian Morris conducted an unannounced case management visit to Ortega Trail Youth Centers. LPA met with Director, advised the Director of the purpose for the visit, conducted a tour of the facility and took census of staff and students.
During an investigation of Complaint Control # 10-CC-20240524143147, it was observed that current staff did not meet the personnel requirements set forth in Title 22 or Health and Safety Code. LPA conducted staff records reviews on June 3rd and June 26, 2024, and observed that staff did not have the correct First-Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter certifications on file. It was also observed on June 26, 2024, that a staff was alone with 13 children without the required certifications and documentation required by Title 22 and they are not qualified to supervise children on their own.
Based on records review, the center did not comply with the Health and Safety Code (HSC), and is being cited for the following: HSC Section 1596.8662(b)(1) Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training form mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child care facility; proof of completion. In addition, the center did not comply with Title 22, Section 101216(f) Personnel Requirements. The facility is being issued two Type B citations in reference to not complying with the above sections, see LIC 809D.
An exit interview was conducted, Director was provided a copy of this report, discussed appeal rights and provided the Notice of Site Visit. Director was reminded that Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.
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