Follow-up on corrections·March 20, 2025

On 03/20/2025 at 8:50 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Kareeca "Reeca" Sykes and Ashley Hollinger conducted a Case Management Inspection at YWCA OF CONTRA COSTA - BAY POINT. LPA's met with Program Director Racheal Mercado and explained the purpose of this visit. During today's visit, there were 29 preschool age children in care with nine (9) staff in two (2) classrooms. Program Director stated there were 49 preschool age children enrolled (including a toddler component). All staff caring and supervising children have Criminal Record Clearance. LPA's conducted a visit on regarding a self reported unusual incident that happened between C1 and C2. LPA's inspected the facility and conducted interviews. Multiple interviews stated they observed C1 touching C2 genital area. During the visit LPA's became aware of an incident that occurred at the facility three (3) business days after the reported incident which was not reported to licensing when C1 walked in the restroom with C3 and grabbed C3's face and "tongue kissed" C3. California Code of Regulation, Title 22 states staff are required to visually supervise children at all all times. This incident is in violation of California Code of Regulation, Title 22. LPA's informed Program Director and Site Supervisor Racheal Mercado and Jada Campbell that this report dated 03/20/2025 with 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.Furthermore, LPA's informed the Program Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 03/20/2025 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. Continued on Page 2 Page 2 *SEE LIC 809-D FOR DEFICIENCIES* Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Program Director and Site Supervisor, Racheal Mercado and Jada Campbell. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.