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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343622794
Report Date: 09/05/2024
Date Signed: 10/10/2024 11:22:05 AM

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
07/08/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Stephanie Piring
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 03-CC-20240708132823
FACILITY NAME:MUCK AND WONDER FARM SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
343622794
ADMINISTRATOR:TUDOR, CHRISTINEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1949 BELL STREETTELEPHONE:
(916) 925-6673
CITY:SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95825
CAPACITY:39CENSUS: 21DATE:
09/05/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:35 AM
MET WITH:Christine TudorTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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Facility does not provide adequate supervision.

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On Thursday, September 05, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Piring met with Facility Representative, Christine Tudor (Director), for the purpose of an unannounced complaint investigation to deliver findings. During today’s visit, LPA observed 21 preschool age children playing on the playground being supervised by 4 staff.

It was alleged that facility does not provide adequate supervision. Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews, reviewed relevant documentation, and made observations. LPA observed three staff in each class, along with floating staff. Interviews with staff confirmed that the center regularly keeps three staff in each class. Interview with the director shared ways that the facility has made changes to the physical plant such as removing brush, or structres that hindered the line of sight to enhance their supervision. Staff have taken several steps to address behavior concerns. Interviews with Authorized representatives did not reveal concerns with the facilty not providing adequate supervision. Although the allegation(s) may have happened, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegations; therefore, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative, Christine Tudor. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Natalie Dunaway
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Piring
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 03-CC-20240708132823
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: MUCK AND WONDER FARM SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 343622794
VISIT DATE: 09/05/2024
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 Based on witness statements, and record review the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. A civil penalty of $250 dollars was accessed.

Title 22 Deficiencies have been cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Upon receipt of Type A citations, facility shall post and provide copies of the LIC 9099D for parents/guardians of children currently in care and for parents/guardians of newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. Facility must also keep the signed LIC 9224, Acknowledging Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9099D in each child's files. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative Christine Tudor. Appeal Rights were provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Natalie Dunaway
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Piring
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
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Control Number 03-CC-20240708132823
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: MUCK AND WONDER FARM SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 343622794
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/05/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Deficiency Dismissed
Type A
09/06/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101229(a)(1)
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101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...shall include visual observation.
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Director states they have revisited the revised behavior plan with all staff, following the incident on 8/26/24. Director will conduct a training on supervision and line of site with all staff memebrs. Director will submit training material and sign in sheet to LPA by 4pm on 9/13/24.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by: based on interview and record review, Facility did not comply with the section cited above as children were able to play under a sheet without direct supervison, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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: Natalie Dunaway
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Piring
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
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