Incident investigation·November 15, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilia Hernandez conducted an unannounced case management inspection on 11/15/2024 to follow up on an incident that was reported to the Department. LPA arrived at the facility at 3:55PM and met with Viken Kazarian, Principal . LPA singularly toured of the facility. There were 8 children and 5 staff present upon arrival. The incident that occurred at the facility on 09/17/2024, was reported to the Department on 09/17/2024, via telephone. The facility made the report to the Department within the required 24 hours of occurrence. Information reported to the Department indicated that Child #1 bit Child #2 and Staff #2 while in care. On 10/04/2024, an initial visit was conducted regarding this incident. LPA obtained a copy of the facility roster and conducted an interview with Head Teacher who is the personnel responsible for the care of Child #1. During the interview, Head Teacher disclosed that at no time was Child #1 and Child #2 left unsupervised. Head Teacher stated that the facility was currently working with Child #1's parents to obtain resources for Child #1. During today's visit, Principal disclosed that Child#1 is in the process of receiving individualized resources and the facility has continues to ensure that Child#1 needs are being met. There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Viken Kazarian, Principal .