Incident investigation·November 7, 2024

On 11/7/24, at 12:30PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joe Katrdzhyan conducted an unannounced Case Management Visit to this facility. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director / Christina Lechner, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 45 children with 8 staff observed present in the preschool program. LPA explained the purpose of today's visit is to follow-up on an incident that was reported to Community Care Licensing (CCL) on 11/1/24. The incident that occurred on 10/31/24, was reported to the Department on 11/1/24, 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 lack of care and supervision may or may not have been a factor in the incident involving Child 1. During today's visit, LPA conducted interviews regarding this incident. LPA also obtained children's and staff rosters and other pertinent information regarding this incident. On 10/31/24, at 10:55AM, during transition from the 7/8 classroom to the preschool yard, Staff 1 did not follow proper transition tracking procedures leaving Child 1 sleeping inside the classroom. Approximately 3 minutes later, when a name to face roll call was conducted by another staff, it was discovered that Child 1 was missing and not with the group. Child 1 was found by staff sleeping inside the classroom. Based upon information received from the interviews conducted and records reviewed, it was determined that lack of care and supervision was a factor in the incident involving Child #1. The following deficiency listed on the attached deficiency page is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. 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 form must be maintained in each child’s 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. The Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. An exit interview was conducted with Director / Christina Lechner and Executive Director / Elisha Gonzalez and Appeals Rights provided.