101170(e) · Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as a staff member, who has a pending criminal record clearance, was observed caring for children in a classroom with other staff. The staff member was fingerprinted but an error occurred. The facility believed the staff member had a clearance based on documentation they received. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. POC Due Date: 02/29/2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.