Follow-up·October 30, 2025

On 10/30/25 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tammy Dutra conducted a subsequent unannounced case management inspection. The purpose of this visit is to follow up on an allegation addressed in a case management inspection conducted on 9/12/25. It was reported to licensing that a staff member was seen sleeping on the floor in the infant room with children in care. On 9/12/25 at 1:24pm LPA interviewed the director, Shelby Hernandez, who stated that staff may lay on the ground to play with children in the infant room, but they are never allowed to close their eyes or nap. Director stated that the staff never take their eyes off of the infants in care. Director stated that the infant room is located a few feet from the front door, and the staff are always aware of people entering the building. Director stated there is always 100% supervision of children in care while at the facility. Three staff members were interviewed on 9/12/25 and all staff denied the allegation that a staff member was observed sleeping on the floor in the infant room. All staff stated they do get on the ground to play with children in care, but none had ever witnessed any staff sleeping or closing their eyes while in the infant room. Five parents were interviewed on 8/28/25 and 8/29/25. One parent (P1) mentioned that they had seen a staff member sleeping on the ground in the infant room. Four parents (P2-P5) denied the allegation and stated they had never seen anyone sleeping in the infant room. Four parents indicated that the infant room is located very close to the front door and can be seen upon entering the building. P2-P5 stated that they had never witnessed the facility operating out of ratio nor have they had any concerns about children not being supervised 100% of the time. Based on interviews with staff and parents, it was determined that there is not enough evidence to support the allegation that a staff member was observed sleeping on the floor in the infant room. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the findings are unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Angelica Lopez. Appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.