Incident investigation·May 5, 2025

On 5/5/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loyce Phillips, conducted a case management inspection to follow up on an Unusual Incident, reported to the Department on 4/29/2025. LPA was greeted by Director, Karen Cuevas. LPA toured the facility and took a census of the children. LPA observed a total of 54 children in care with staff members. Description of the incident : On 4/28/2025, while on the playground, staff 1 (S1) informed other staff that she was stepping away for five minutes. Upon returning, she observed child 1 (C1) and child 2 (C2) tugging on child 3 (C3) skirt, while climbing on the play structure. S1 asked C1 about the incident and C1 stated we pulled each other pants down. All 3 children confirmed the behavior, and 1 child recanted their story later. C2 reported to staff 2 (S2) that C1 poked her on the bottom area with stick. Administration and parents were notified immediately. During this inspection, LPA toured the facility, interviewed staff, captured photos of the play structure, documented observations, and obtained pertinent information related to this unusual incident. Based on the information provided and interviews conducted further investigation is required. An exit interview was conducted, a conducted, a copy of this report and notice of site visit was provided to Director.