Incident investigation·August 17, 2022

On 08/17/2022 at 9:00 a.m., Deborah Lowe and Antonio Almanza, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), conducted an unannounced site visit for the purpose of investigating UIR reports. LPAs met with Assistant Director Jacqueline Rodriguez (Quiroa) and Administrator Gabrielle Hovey; LPAs explained the purpose of the visit. During today’s visit there are no children in care. LPA Almanza conducted interviews and reviewed documents regarding Incident that occurred on 08/14/2022 and on 06/30/22. On 08/14/2022 at 10:30 p.m., the Fire Department responded to an automatic alarm. The fire alarm was found to be in a “trouble state” and the firefighters were unable to get a positive reset while on scene. During this time there were 3 infant children in care. The Facility failed to notify the El Segundo Childcare Regional Office of the Unusual Incidents within the next working day. On 06/30/22 at 5:20 p.m., Staff 1 was walking with an infant from the hand when staff1 fell to their knees. When Staff 1 fell, Staff let go of the child’s hand and the child was not injured. Staff 1 was unable to get back on her feet and had to be assisted on to a chair. The Ambulance had to be called to the facility and Staff 1 was taken to the Emergency Room. The Facility failed to notify the El Segundo Childcare Regional Office of the Unusual Incidents within the next working day and written report containing the information within seven days following the occurrence. After considering available information the Facility failed to notify the El Segundo Childcare Regional Office of the Unusual Incidents within the next working day. pg 1 of 3 During today’s visit One Type B violation is being issued under Title 22 Regulations, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations: 101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. A copy of this report, Appeal Rights (LIC9058) and Notice of Site Visit were reviewed and provided to the Director Jacqueline Rodriguez (Quiroa) and Administrator Gabrielle. pg 2 of 3