Incident investigation·October 9, 2023

On 10/9/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monica Mathur conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection at The Creek Middle School Youth Program WCI and met with Director, Alma Reyes Guzman. At time of inspection, there were no children present. On 10/6/23 Center reported to Licensing Department an incident that occurred on 10/5/23 where a child C1 alleged that child C2 touched C1 in an inappropriate manner. C1's parent also expressed concerns about the incident to the center. Per Director, on day of incident, there were 3 staff present with about 10 children. Staff were actively supervising other children and greeting parents at pick up time. Staff did not see the incident happen, but were positioned close to C1, C2. Center conducted their own investigation, spoke to C1, C2, their parents, increased monitoring, held meetings with children about expectations, appropriate behavior, discipline and conducted all staff meetings. Center has hired additional staff since incident. Center also reported incident to Police Department who contacted the families of C1 and C2. No further action has been taken by the Police Department. Both children returned to the program next day after incident. LPA interviewed the Director and obtained documents.There is no indication of lack of supervision at this time as staff were actively supervising in the room. Director took all necessary steps and followed appropriate reporting procedures. No deficiencies were issued during today's visit. Exit Interview was conducted, this report was reviewed and discussed with Director , Alma Reyes Guzman . A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, AND MUST BE POSTED ON OR ADJACENT TO THE INTERIOR SIDE OF THE MAIN DOOR INTO THE FACILITY FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS.