Incident investigation·August 27, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brittanee Cleveland conducted an unannounced case management inspection on 08/27/2025 due to a self-reported incident that occurred at the facility. LPA arrived at the facility at 11:00AM and met with Dina Weiss, Director, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 18 children in care and 5 staff present upon arrival. The incident that occurred on 08/26/2025, was reported to the Department on 08/27/2025, 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 Child eloped out of side gate during play time outside. LPA conducted interviews with Director, Staff #1 and Staff #2. LPA obtained signed training disclosures from all staff for the safety training provided on the morning of 8/27/2025. LPA also obtained a copy of the new safety checklist. During the staff interviews, staff stated to LPA that during morning play time, a neighbor notified that a child was outside of the gate. The child walked down the driveway but did not leave the premises. Director recovered child, while Staff 1 assisted and Staff 2 stayed with remaining children. Director stated that the gate had double locks and the one of the locks may have not been secured. Director and staff stated that this is the first time for an incident like this to occur. No injuries were reported for Child. Based upon information received from the interviews conducted it was determined that there was a lapse in care and supervision, this poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC809D are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. --- Page 1 Upon receipt of this report, the Licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit and any Licensing report documenting a type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 deficiency. The report and the Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. 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 of Receipt (LIC 9224 form must be maintained in each child\342\200\231s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) Form during this visit. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Dina Weiss, Director. Appeal Rights were provided. --- Page 2