Incident investigation·April 25, 2025

On Friday, April 25, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced case management inspection to the above facility. Upon arrival LPA met with Office Manager, Xiomara Barriere and shortly after, Principal Carolyn Macaranas arrived and took over the inspection. Principal guided LPA on a tour of the facility. The purpose of the inspection was to obtain additional information from the facility regarding an incident reported to the regional office. Census was taken. LPA observed 39 children and 14 staff at the time of inspection. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00AM to 5:30PM. The department received an incident report via phone from this facility on Tuesday April 22, 2025 for an incident that occurred at the facility on Tuesday April 22, 2025 involving a child in care who wandered off the facility premises. The incident was reported to the department in a timely manner according to Title 22 Regulations. During the inspection LPA Perry conducted interviews with facility staff, obtained declarations, photos, measurements, and obtained copies of relevant documentation including but not limited to the facilities ECE Parent Handbook and LAUSD Parent Handbook 2024-2025. At this time, no deficiency will be cited as additional information is needed to complete the investigation. Exit interview was conducted with Principal, Carolyn Macaranas. Appeal rights were provided and discussed. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was provided and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative.