Incident investigation·June 24, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seung Lee conducted an unannounced case management inspection. Upon arrival LPA Lee met with Director Pam Deem. The purpose of the inspection conducted on this date was to verify information from an incident report submitted by the facility on 06/03/2024. During the inspection, LPA Lee made observations, reviewed records, and conducted interviews in regards to the incident. On 05/28/2024 at around 11:00AM, Child#1 was observed in the toddler play yard alone by Staff#3. Child#1 was returned to their respective classroom by Staff#3. Staff#3 stated that they walked outside right after observing the toddler class walk back into to their classroom. After walking outside, Staff#3 spotted Child#1 in the toddler yard immediately. Based on these facts, the facility estimated that Child#1 was alone in the toddler play yard for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. The two staff members for the Toddler classroom, Staff#1 & Staff#2, stated that they did not notice that Child#1 had separated from the group since another child in the classroom needed assistance with something. LPA Lee observed that both Staff#1 and Staff#2 were written up on 06/14/2024 by the facility. Based on the information provided by the incident report submitted and information obtained during this inspection, LPA Lee determined that facility staff in the toddler classroom did not provide adequate supervision resulting in Child#1 being left alone in the toddler play yard for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. This is an immediate risk to children in care. Deficiencies being cited is in accordance with title 22 regulations for child care centers. The notice of site inspection and all pages of this report must remain posted for a period of 30 days during hours of operation. Failure to maintain postings for 30 days will result in a civil penalty of $100.00 dollars. Facility was advised that parents of children currently enrolled in the toddler program and any future parents that enroll in the program for 1 year must be provided with an LIC 9224 to sign and return back to the facility. Exit interview conducted with Director Pam Deem. Appeal rights discussed and explained.