Incident investigation·January 7, 2025

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 10:55AM and met with Carmen Vasquez, Principal, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 73 children in care and 19 staff present upon arrival. The incident that occurred on 12/11/2024, was reported to the Department on 12/11/2024, via email. 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 may or may not have violated the personal rights of Child#1 and Child #2. LPA conducted interviews with Principal, Witness #1 and Staff #1. LPA obtained a copy of the facility roster, and written statements from Staff#1. Principal provided a copy of a written statement from Witness #1 who observed the incident. Staff #1 disclosed that they observed Child#1 and Child #2 not sitting in their assigned space during an indoor activity. Staff #1 stated that they indeed returned Child #1 and Child #2 to their assigned space and did not get consent from Child #1 or Child #2 prior to physically moving both Child #1 and Child #2 by the arm back to their assigned seating space. The following deficiency listed on the attached LIC809D are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. ---Page 1 of 2 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 Carmen Vasquez, Principal.