Incident investigation·May 3, 2023

On 5/3/2023 at approximately 12:01 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced Case Management \342\200\223 Incident inspection related to a self-reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) submitted on 4/11/2023. Upon arrival, LPA met with Principal Rachel Mermell, and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA observed 54 children in care supervised by 10 staff members. Children were observed napping in their respective classrooms. According to the UIR, on 4/11/2023 Child 1 (C1) when C1 was picked up and asked about their day, C1 responded that arm hurt. Mom proceeded to ask what happened and C1 responded that that teacher squeezed it. The following day, mom informed facility of what was shared. Mom mentioned that everyone at home had interviewed C1. Staff and C1 were interviewed by Principal. Principal followed LAUSD reporting procedures and completed a full investigation. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA interviewed Principal, staff members and children. LPA requested the following: Child Care Roster (LIC 9040) and Personnel Report (LIC 500). At this time, further investigation is needed. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report (LIC 809) and Notice of Site Visit were provided to principal, Rachel Mermell.