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 approximately 10 children were observed on the playground unsupervised. On 9/12/25 at 1:24pm LPA interviewed the director, Shelby Hernandez, who stated that children are always supervised while in care. Director stated that staff may be behind a play house or behind a tree, but the children are never left on the playground unsupervised. Director stated the staff are required to move around the playground to keep constant supervision but at times a staff member will have to get closer to the ground to help a child. 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 children were left on the playground unsupervised. All staff stated there are times when a staff member could be obscured by the play house or the large tree on the playground. Staff stated that they use walkie talkies to request support if they are needed inside or if a child needs to be changed. Five parents were interviewed on 8/28/25 and 8/29/25. One parent (P1) mentioned that they had observed children unsupervised on the playground. Four parents (P2-P5) denied the allegation and stated they had never seen children unsupervised at the facility. Parents stated they believe the facility is appropriately staffed and have not had concerns with regards to supervision. Facility was toured and photos of the playground were taken. Based on interviews with staff and parents, it was determined that there is not enough evidence to support the allegation that children were left unsupervised on the playground. 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.