Incident investigation·December 5, 2024

On 12/05/2024 at 1:10 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Kam conducted an Unannounced Case Management inspection to follow up on an incident that was reported to The Department on 11/19/2024 and 11/21/24. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative (FR), Patricia Ojeda, Principal. Census was taken. On 11/19/2024, an incident was reported to The Department in regards to lack of supervision, on 11/21/24 an incident was reported regarding a child on child incident at the facility . The facility reported this incident to the Department within the required 24 hours and submitted a written report via email within seven days, complying with Title 22 Regulation requirements. During this inspection LPA interviewed FR and staff present the day of 11/19/24. FR states that acting principle submitted to LAUSD programs and is awaiting approval for an internal investigation. FR states that child returned to care the next day and continues to attend. Staff interviews reflect that there was no supervision at time of incident. Staff were not aware of child out of care however he was within the eyesight of other staff. For incident reported on 11/21/24 for a child on child injury, no medical was sought and child has returned to care. FR states that children's Authorized Representatives were notified of follow ups conducted and there have been no additional concerns expressed moving forward. Based on the information obtained LPA determined there was inadequate supervision. Based on this information the following deficiencies on the LIC 809 D are being cited today 12/05/24. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Patricia Ojeda. Report Ends - Page 1 of 1