Incident investigation·January 4, 2024

On 1/4/2024 an unannounced Case Management-Incident inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba to follow up on an Unusual Incident. LPA entered main school office and was met with Supervisor, Kathy Jarvey, as Child Development Supervisor, Gabriel Munoz was not available. Supervisor, Kathy Jarvey guided LPA on a tour of the facility, which occurred during naptime and there was a census of 128 children with 10 staff in care. The incident that occurred on 12/15/2023 at approximately 10:37 am was reported to the Department on 12/15/2023 via a written report emailed to Community Care Licensing. The facility reported the incident in a timely manner. During this visit LPA was joined by staff member, Ryan Martinez, and Director, Abigail Querubin-Villareal. LPA obtained written statements from staff members involved in the incident. An additional staff members’ statement was not available during the time of visit. During the investigation, as well as the Unusual Incident Report (UIR) reported that during a transition time from the classroom to the outside playtime and a child was left inside the classroom unattended by staff for 3 to 5 minutes. A name to face was conducted, but child got out of line and stayed inside the classroom. A staff who was coming back from break found the child sitting at the table, unharmed and brought them outside to the staff member. Staff reported the incident to Child Development Supervisor, Gabriel Munoz, who reported it to the Department. LPA provided a copy of the TSP brochure for reference to the Director. During this visit a civil penalty was assess for a repeat violation that occurred on 5/26/2023. The following deficiency listed on the attached LIC 809 (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiency that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. page 1 of 2 One (1) Type A - A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee/Director was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form during this visit. An exit interview was conducted with Director, Abigail Querubin-Villareal and a copy of this report was provided, and Notice of Site Visit provided and shall be posted for 30 days in an area accessible for review. page 2 of 2