Incident investigation·June 24, 2025

On June 24, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala conducted an unannounced Case Management - Incident inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Campus Leader, Elise Contreras who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 51 children in care. The purpose of the inspection is to follow up on an incident that occurred on 06/16/2025 and was reported to the department on 06/20/2025. The incident report was not reported in a timely manner. The facility is being cited a Type B deficiency in accordance with Title 22 Regulations, Reporting Requirements 101212(d). During the inspection, LPA interviewed Staff #1 (S1) to Staff #2 (S2), Child #1 (C1), obtained a current facility roster and obtained a written statement from Parent #1 (P1) and other relevant documents. LPA was unable to interview Child #2 (C2) as C2 was absent from the facility. Per S1, P1 was walking toward the facility gate to pick up their child. S1 stated that while P1 was walking toward the facility entrance, P1 observed C1 and C2 having an inappropriate interaction/conduct with one another. Per S1, S1 was not in the area where the incident occurred and immediately went to the outdoor area to inform S2 of what P1 had informed S1 about (inappropriate conduct with C1 and C2). Per S2, S2 pulled C1 and C2 aside and asked both children what had occurred. Per S2, C1 did not want to disclose that anything had occurred. Per S2, C2 disclosed there was an inappropriate interaction with C1. Per S2, S2 thoroughly questioned C1 and C2 about the incident and brought the children into the directors office. Per S2, S2 informed the director of what had occurred. Per S2, parents of C1 and C2 were notified of the incident. Per S2, S2 did not observe the incident had occurred and was not aware of the incident until S1 brought it to S2's attention. LPA reviewed P1's written statement and it stated that P1 observed the incident and immediately notified a staff member. LPA reminded the facility staff the duties and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter. LPA informed facility when asking children questions, there may need to be a parental consent to ensure there are no boundaries being crossed with further questioning. The facility is being cited a Type A deficiency in accordance with Title 22 Regulations, Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision, 101229(a)(1). Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children's health and safety. LPA Ayala informed Campus Lead, Elise Contreras that this report dated 06/24/2025, documents One Type A citation, which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Ayala informed the Campus Lead to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 06/24/2025, that documents any Type A citation, to parent/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. An exit interview was conducted with Campus Lead, Elise Contreras and a copy of this report was provided along with Appeal Rights. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days.