Follow-up·May 20, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patricia Duron conducted a case management investigation for the incident that the facility self reported to licensing office on 12/03/2024. The unusual incident report stated an unusual incident occurred at the facility on 12/2/24, Facility Representative, Loretta Gallegos received a phone call on 12/2/24 stating staff 2 (S2) witnessed staff 1 (S1) spank Child 1 (C1). Upon arrival LPA was met by Facility Representative, Shamsa Madni, LPA explained the reason for today's visit. Facility Representative provided a tour of the facility. LPA observed 4 preschool staff and 27 preschool children in care during today’s visit. Facility Representative, Lorena Sierra arrived at facility and LPA explained the reason for today's visit. A review of facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During the course of investigation, LPA interviewed 4 staff members, 4 children, attempted to interview C1’s parent, and reviewed records. Investigation Branch (IB) was assigned to obtain requested records. IB Investigator provided LPA with County of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Incident Report, County of Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). According to the DCFS Custodian of Records Affidavit there are No Records for C1. LPA interviewed staff members, staff members stated they did not observe S1 spank C1. Page 1 of 2 S2 stated, S1 finished the story. S1 got up, S1 didn’t look down, and C1 was laying down on the carpet facing down and S1 tripped over C1 but did not fall. S2 stated, S1 leaned down towards C1 and gave C1 an open-handed spank. S2 stated, C1 was not crying. S2 checked C1’s bottom but did not see any redness. LPA Duron interviewed 4 children including C1. The 4 children interviewed made no disclosures regarding the incident. Based on the interviews and record review, there are insufficient evidence to corroborate the allegation. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegation did or did not occur in the day care facility, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Lorena Sierra. A ppeal Rights was provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Page 2 of 2. End of Report.