Incident investigation·September 18, 2025

On 09/18/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Meche Rosales and Aurelio Mendoza conducted an unannounced Case Management \342\200\223 Incident inspection. LPAs met with Director Tasha Avalos, explained the purpose of the visit, toured the facility, and took a census. The inspection addressed an incident reported to Community Care Licensing (CCL) on 08/11/2025 regarding inappropriate behavior between two children that occurred on 07/21/2025. Director Tasha Avalos stated parents were notified the same day, and the incident was immediately reported to Child Protective Services (CPS) and local law enforcement after a child disclosed possible inappropriate behavior occurring at home. Director Tasha Avalos acknowledged a delay in reporting to CCL. She explained that August saw a spike in Unusual Incident Reports (UIRs) involving one of the same children, requiring significant staff support and ongoing meetings with the child\342\200\231s family. These efforts delayed the written report to CCL. LPAs reminded the director that all incidents must be reported to CCL within 24 hours and followed up with a detailed LIC 624 within seven days. During the 07/21/2025 incident, Staff #1 proactively scanned the school-age classroom, moved about the room, and spoke privately with children to safeguard confidentiality and understand challenging behaviors. At about 12:30 PM, with 28 children present and two staff supervising, Staff #1 observed and promptly interrupted inappropriate behavior between two children. Staff #1 redirected both children, provided one-on-one guidance on respecting personal space, and reinforced expectations for safe interactions. Interviews and records confirmed that parents were notified and both children remained in care. (Continued on LIC809-C) Staff interviews also verified that Staff #1 consistently monitors the classroom, actively walks the room, and redirects challenging behaviors by speaking at children\342\200\231s eye level and partnering with parents to address concerns. No deficiencies were cited during the visit, per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. An exit interview was conducted with Director Tasha Avalos, appeal rights were reviewed, and a notice of site visit was issued to remain posted for 30 days. (End of Report)