Incident investigation·April 4, 2024

On April 04, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kruz Long conducted an unannounced case management visit. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA met with Jeniffer Herrera, Education Supervisor and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA observed 3 children with 2 staff members. The reason for the today’s visit is to provide findings for an incident that occurred on 01/04/2024 and was reported to the department on 03/04/2024. The self reported incident is regarding supervision/personal rights. During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed Staff #1 (S1), Staff #2 (S2), Staff #3 (S3), Child #3 (C3) and Parent. LPA also obtained and viewed a copy of the recorded video of the incident between Child #1 (C1) and Child #2 (C2). According to interviews with Staff members and C3, there was a physical altercation involving C1 and C2 on 01/04/24 in the structure located on the outdoor play yard. Interviews and records review revealed that multiple staff were present when C1 and C2 got into a physical altercation which was posted on social media and later taken down. It is unknown how or why staff was unaware of the incident. Though no children received medical attention, a lack of supervision occurred. Based on interviews conducted, a review of video recording of the incident and a records review, the deficiency was cited in accordance with the Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety Codes. Please see 809D for documentation of deficiency. page 1 of 2 Upon receipt of the licensing report. Licensee shall post report documenting Type A citation along with Notice of Site Visit Form in an area accessible for review for 30 days or a civil penalty of $100 will be assessed. Licensee shall also provide a copy of the report documenting Type A citation and any report resulting from a Non-Compliance Conference to all parents of currently enrolled children along with form LIC 9224 (Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report) for signature. Completed form shall be placed in child's file. Licensee shall also provide report and form to parents of newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. An exit Interview was conducted, a copy of this report and appeal rights along with Notice of Site visit was provided to Jeniffer Herrera, Education Supervisor. page 2 of 2