Incident investigation·November 16, 2023

This is an Amended Report. On 11/16/2023 at 9:15AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), A. Curry conducted an unannounced visit to follow up on a self-reported incident where a staff handled a child inappropriately. LPA was greeted by the Secretary, Danielle Eichner and the Director, Joshua Reed, who arrived to the facility shortly after. During the visit the LPA reviewed staff files, retrieved documentation, and conducted interviews with staff and children. Based on the information gathered through interviews a staff handled multiple children in an inappropriate manner. Type A deficiency is being cited. Violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Section 101223(a)(3) is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. LPA A. Curry informed Director, Joshua Reed, that this report dated 11/16/2023 document(s) 1 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA A. Curry informed the Director, Joshua Reed, to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/16/2023 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with Director, Joshua Reed.