Incident investigation·July 30, 2025

On 07/30/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lisa Clayton, conducted a case management inspection to follow up on an Unusual Incident, reported to the department by telephone on 07/08/2025. LPA Clayton met with Principal Paula Swearingen. LPA Clayton observed 65 children in care, being supervised by 13 fingerprint cleared staff. Incident Details: RP states on 6/17/25 at approximately 10:15am the Aide Took C1 to the restroom near Classroom 2B. RP states when the aide returned, she did not have C1 with her. RP states Coach Alma, noticed C1 did not return and found C1 on the play yard by herself. RP states the time C1 was left alone is unknown and parents were notified upon picking up of C1. On 07/24/2025 LPA Clayton interviewed staff and observed the area where the incident occurred. LPA Clayton obtained a facility roster, personnel report and other documents pertinent to the incident and inspection. During todays visit, LPA Clayton observed the child referenced in the complaint and interviewed the witness to the incident via telephone. LPA Clayton received a copy of the witnesses written statement. Based on LPA Clayton's record review and interviews with staff, both Type A and Type B Deficiencies were cited in accordance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations (see LIC 9099D's). Principal Swearingen will provide parents of currently enrolled children and parents of children enrolled over the next 12 months copies of the Licensing Report containing the Type A violation and maintain the signed LIC 9224 in the children\342\200\231s files. An exit interview was conducted, the report and Appeal Rights were reviewed and provided to Principal Swearingen.