Incident investigation·August 27, 2025

On 08/27/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Suzette Ornelas conducted an unannounced Case Management – Incident inspection related to a self-reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) submitted on 08/21/2025. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director, JENNIFER GUEVARA , and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA observed 0 children in care due to school currently not being in session. According to the UIR, on 07/31/2025, 4 out of 6 staff observed S2 to be acting differently than normal when returning to the classroom (where children were present) from their lunch break. Staff described S2's behavior as happier than usual, giggling, speaking loudly, unable to understand what they were saying, asking children math questions and giving them the wrong answers. 2 of the 6 staff stated that they smelled alcohol on S2's breath. S6 removed S2 from the classroom immediately upon suspicion and did not return to the classroom that day. On 8/26/2025, the UIR (LIC624) was submitted in writing to the department via email. During today’s inspection, LPA conducted interviews and obtained documents. Per Director, she was not present the day the incident took place.LPA obtained copies of statements written by staff who were present to observe the incident. LPA obtained a copy of a Criminal Record Exemption Needed for S2 that the facility obtained on 8/27/2025. As of today LPA confirmed that, S2 is Eligible/Cleared on Guardian. Due to the Unusual Incident not being reported to the El Segundo Regional Office by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours and in writing within 7 days, 1 Type B deficiency is being cited in accordance to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations for Reporting Requirements (101212). Please refer to 809-D for cited deficiencies. 1 Type B deficiency is being cited in relation to facility not reporting the incident in the timely manner required in accordance to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations: Reporting Requirements (101212). Please refer to 809-D for cited deficiencies. 1 Type A deficiency is being cited in relation to S2's behavior in accordance to Health and Safety Code Chapter 03.4 California Child Day Care Act Article 04 : 1596.885 Denial, suspension or revocation of license, registration, or special permits; grounds . Please refer to 809-D for cited deficiencies. Licensee was advised upon receive of this report, the report must be posted along with the notice of site visit for 30 days for parents to view. Licensee must inform the parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months via form LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports. If the Licensee fails to comply $100.00 civil penalty shall be assessed for each family enrolled and in attendance. Exit interview conducted with the licensee and a copy of this report was provided along with the appeal rights. At this time, no further investigation is needed. An exit interview was conducted with Director, JENNIFER GUEVARA, A copy of this report and Notice of Site Visit were provided and must remain posted for 30 days.