Incident investigation·April 24, 2024

On April 24, 2024, at 9:00 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Carolyn Tuba and Priscilla Ochoa conducted a Case Management inspection due to an incident that allegedly occurred at the facility on 04/18/2024. A Covid Risk assessment was conducted. LPAs met with Program Director, Rosie Ducoing, who guided LPAs on a tour to obtain the census of 29 children with 8 staff. The incident was reported to the Department within the required 24 hours of occurrence. The incident consisted with a child disclosing to their parent that the staff had allegedly violated their Personal Rights. LPAs conducted interviews with Program Director, Child Development Supervisor, Gladys Vargas, Staff #1 (S1), #2 (S2) and #3 (S3) and Parent #1 (P1). Child #1 was not available for interview. LPAs will be returning to further investigate. LPAs made their own observations during the visit. During the visit Program Director provided copies of invoices and check payment to forward to Office Support Staff to investigate non-payment of licensing fees. No deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Program Director, Rosie Ducoing. page 1 of 1