Newport Academy – Sundance

Deficiency cited at inspection

On May 15, 2025, at 8: AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stefanie Mutialu continued the unannounced annual inspection, which was started on May 14 ,2025. LPA met with Compliance Specialist, Whitney Rodgers and Human Resources Specialist, Rachel Salinas via Zoom meeting. LPA reviewed five staff (S1-S5) files. Five out of five staff records reviewed have the verification of Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Child Abuse Index Check clearances and were associated to the facility. Five out of five staff records reviewed have proof in file of acknowledging confidentiality and mandated child abuse reporting requirements. LPA reviewed five client (C1-C5) files. Five out of five client records reviewed had required documents including admission agreements, signed personal rights, medical/dental exam, immunization records, medical consent forms, an initial and updated needs and services plan on file, and met the minimum requirements per Interim Licensing Standards. Record review of psychotropic medication records, C5 is missing parent authorization and signature as a result the facility is receiving a Type A violation. Facility cited for violation of California Code of Regulations, Title Division six, regulation 84070(b)(15)): Children's Records. ****Continued on Page 2**** An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, Confidential Names List (LIC811), and appeal rights were discussed and emailed to Compliance Specialist, Whitney Rodgers. A ...

Deficiency cited at inspection

On May 15, 2025, at 8: AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stefanie Mutialu continued the unannounced annual inspection, which was started on May 14 ,2025. LPA met with Compliance Specialist, Whitney Rodgers and Human Resources Specialist, Rachel Salinas via Zoom meeting. LPA reviewed five staff (S1-S5) files. Five out of five staff records reviewed have the verification of Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Child Abuse Index Check clearances and were associated to the facility. Five out of five staff records reviewed have proof in file of acknowledging confidentiality and mandated child abuse reporting requirements. LPA reviewed five client (C1-C5) files. Five out of five client records reviewed had required documents including admission agreements, signed personal rights, medical/dental exam, immunization records, medical consent forms, an initial and updated needs and services plan on file, and met the minimum requirements per Interim Licensing Standards. Record review of psychotropic medication records, C5 is missing parent authorization and signature as a result the facility is receiving a Type A violation. Facility cited for violation of California Code of Regulations, Title Division six, regulation 84070(b)(15)): Children's Records. ****Continued on Page 2**** An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, Confidential Names List (LIC811), and appeal rights were discussed and emailed to Compliance Specialist, Whitney Rodgers. A ...

Deficiency cited at inspection

On May 12, 2025, at 9: AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stefanie Mutialu made an unannounced visit for the for the purpose of conducting an annual inspection of the facility. LPA met with Care Coordinator, Maurice Champion and Program Director, Amanda Seymour. The Facility is licensed to serve six (6) ambulatory children ages 7-12 years old. The current census is five (5) children. The facility is a one story four-bedroom, seven-bathroom home. A physical plant inspection was completed with Maurice Champion and included the following checks: three client bedrooms, four client bathrooms, three staff bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, medication room, staff break room , storage/bedroom, individual therapy office, family therapy office, sensory room, garage, two school classrooms, gym/fitness room, two care coordinators offices, program director's office, pantry, laundry room, horse stables, horse riding arena, front yard, and backyard. There is a pool located in the backyard that is enclosed by a 4-foot fence that does not meet per Title 22 regulations. LPA measured the height of the fence, measuring at 4-feet high and pool fence door measuring at 3-feet and 11 inches. Facility is receiving a type A citation for height of the pool fence measuring below 5-feet high. ****Continued on page 2**** All required forms are posted including Grievance Procedures, Visitation Policies, Personal Rights form, and Foster Care Ombudsman poster, the Emergency Disaster Plan was ...

Deficiency cited at inspection

On May 12, 2025, at 9: AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stefanie Mutialu made an unannounced visit for the for the purpose of conducting an annual inspection of the facility. LPA met with Care Coordinator, Maurice Champion and Program Director, Amanda Seymour. The Facility is licensed to serve six (6) ambulatory children ages 7-12 years old. The current census is five (5) children. The facility is a one story four-bedroom, seven-bathroom home. A physical plant inspection was completed with Maurice Champion and included the following checks: three client bedrooms, four client bathrooms, three staff bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, medication room, staff break room , storage/bedroom, individual therapy office, family therapy office, sensory room, garage, two school classrooms, gym/fitness room, two care coordinators offices, program director's office, pantry, laundry room, horse stables, horse riding arena, front yard, and backyard. There is a pool located in the backyard that is enclosed by a 4-foot fence that does not meet per Title 22 regulations. LPA measured the height of the fence, measuring at 4-feet high and pool fence door measuring at 3-feet and 11 inches. Facility is receiving a type A citation for height of the pool fence measuring below 5-feet high. ****Continued on page 2**** All required forms are posted including Grievance Procedures, Visitation Policies, Personal Rights form, and Foster Care Ombudsman poster, the Emergency Disaster Plan was ...