Incident investigation·March 3, 2025

On 3/3/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Suzette Ornelas conducted an unannounced case management inspection due to a self reported incident that occurred at the facility. LPA arrived at the facility and met with Designated Director, Ashley Novick . The incident was reported to the Department on 2/26/2025, via telephone. The facility reported the Unusual Incident to the Department within the required 24 hours of occurrence. Information reported to the Department indicated that Child 1 informed Parent 1 that Staff 1 had pinched them during lunch time. Upon LPA's arrival, children were in the process of being picked up and LPA was able to conduct an interview with Parent 1 who was on site to pick up Child 1 as well as conducting an interview with Child 1. LPA obtained copies of the staff and classroom schedule. LPA conducted interviews with staff, child and parent. Based upon information obtained today, there are no deficiencies being cited at this time. The Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Ashley Novick .