Incident investigation·May 29, 2026

On May 29, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ana Rodriguez met with Program Director Angelica Alvarez who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. The purpose of this visit was to conduct a Case Management - Incident inspection regarding an incident that occurred on March 12, 2026. This Unusual Incident was self-reported by Angelica Alvarez Program Director. LPA discussed reporting requirements, pursuant to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Section 101212(d), to ensure all reportable unusual incidents are reported within specified time frames. Upon arrival, LPA observed 4 preschool children in care, along with 3 teachers, 2 assistants and Program Director . Description of incident: On March 12, 2026, at approximately 9:25 a.m., Child #1 informed Staff #1 that they had been running and fell. As a result of the fall, Child #1 sustained an injury to the mouth, requiring medical treatment. After reporting the injury to staff, Child #1 was provided first aid, and the parents were notified promptly. Confidential interviews revealed neither Staff #1 nor Staff #2 witnessed the incident. Staff failed to provide adequate care and supervision in accordance with California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 101229, which requires that children remain under the supervision and visual observation of a teacher at all times. Due to the lack of supervision, Child #1 sustained an injury while in care without staff observation, posing an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. This is a type A citation. Staff are encouraged to participate in training videos that can be found at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/ . SEE 809C LPA Rodriguez introduced the Childcare Technical Support Program (TSP) and informed the facility representatives that TSP is a voluntarily program to assist facilities with meeting and maintaining the requirements of operating a licensed childcare facility. LPA will refer the facility for services. Deficiencies cited: (See LIC 809D). The following Type A deficiency is being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes: 101229 (a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. LPA Ana Rodriguez informed facility representative Program Director Angelica Alvarez that this report dated May 29, 2026 documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Ana Rodriguez informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated May 29, 2026 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the Program Director Angelica Alvarez, along with a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights. SEE 809D