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 10 children and 3 adults providing care and supervision. LPA Almanza conducted interviews regarding Incident that occurred on 08/14/2022. 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. After considering available information the Facility failed to notify the El Segundo Childcare Regional Office of the Unusual Incidents within the next working day. 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 Assistant Director Jacqueline Rodriguez (Quiroa) and Administrator Gabrielle.