Incident investigation·January 21, 2025

On 1/21/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali met with Teacher Aid Nicholas Alfonso to conduct an unannounced case management inspection. The purpose of the case management was to follow up on unusual incident report (UIR) received 1/14/25. Incident occurred on 1/13/25, child was observed by teacher to have three scratch marks on neck. Upon arrival, LPA observed 14 preschool children all napping and 1 staff providing care. At 1:35pm, lead teacher (Marie Morris) arrived to facility from her break. During this inspection LPA conducted interviews with staff. In addition, during the inspection, LPA requested copies of LIC 9040 and LIC 500 via phone with Program Manager, Peggy Lindsay. Program Manager will provide the documents via email by end of today. LPA verified 1 staff employee file. The staff file is in compliance. No further investigation is required for this UIR, facility responded and complied with Title 22 regulations on reporting. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted with Lead Teacher, Marie Morris.