Incident investigation·November 7, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilia Hernandez conducted an unannounced case management inspection due to a self-reported incident that occurred at the facility. LPA arrived at the facility at 2:01PM and met with Uchenna Okereke, Principal, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 27 children in care and 5 staff present upon arrival. The incident that occurred on 08/22/2024, was reported to the Department on 08/23/2024, via telephone. The facility reported the Unusual Incident to the Department within the required 24 hours of occurrence. Information reported to the Department indicated that Staff #1 was observed violating the personal rights Child #1. LPA conducted interview with Principal, interviews with Staff #1 – Staff #5 and obtained written statements for this incident. Principal disclosed that the incident reported required Child #1 to be removed from their classroom and placed in a different classroom. During staff interviews, Staff #4 submitted a written statement as a witness to Staff #1 pulling Child #1 from their arm. Staff #1 forced Child #1 to use the restroom after Child #1 stated to Staff #1 that they did not need to use the restroom. Based upon information received from the interviews conducted it was determined that Staff #1 violated the personal rights of Child#1. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. The following deficiency listed on the attached LIC 809D are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. ---Page 1 of 2 A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. A copy of the LIC 9224 - Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports was provided during this visit. The Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Uchenna Okereke, Principal. ---Page 2 of 2