Incident investigation·April 25, 2025

On 4/25/25 at 12:50 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Kam conducted an Unannounced Case Management inspection to follow up on an incident that was reported to The Department on 2/24/2025. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative (FR) Lead Teacher Cindy Kircher. Interim principle Desriee Hall arrived for remaining of visit. Census was taken. On 2/24/25, an incident was reported to The Department in regards to personal rights. The facility reported this incident to the Department within the required 24 hours and submitted a written report via email within seven days, complying with Title 22 Regulation requirements. During this inspection LPA interviewed FR, staff and child involved. FR followed LAUSD protocols regarding these types of incidents, reporting to LAPD Child Abuse Unit, reporting Operations Coordinator and writing an ISTAR and SCAR report. Facility Representative was instructed by LAPD to handle administratively. Facility Representative states that internal investigations is complete and unfounded. Investigation included interviews of parents and children and obtaining written statements from Staff. FR states that child is still in care and was observed napping at time of inspection. FR states that no medical care was required for incident and children's Authorized Representatives were notified. The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited today 4/25/2025. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the interim principle Desriee Hall.