Incident investigation·July 17, 2024

On July 17, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrew Alemoh conducted a case management inspection to follow up on an Unusual Incident reported to the department by telephone and email on 07/10/2024; this incident was reported timely. LPA spoke with Director Shirley regarding the UIR. LPA toured the facility and took a census of the children. Upon arrival, there were 9 children and 7 staff present today at the facility along with the Director Description of the incident: An incident on 07/10/2024, licensee called to notify the department that a S1 was forcing infants head down as well as covering their head. LPA interviewed director and staff, along with obtained a copy of children's files, and obtained a copy of the facility roster. S1 was been terminated from the facility. A final determination has not been made and further follow up is needed. No citations are being issued on this date. This Unusual Incident was reported timely to the Palmdale Regional Office. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the licensee along with Notice of Site Visit.