Incident investigation·June 6, 2023

On 6/06/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega met with Thalia Valdovinos Head of School and Assistant Head of School, Rosie English to conduct an unannounced Case Management inspection. The purpose of the case management inspection is to follow up on a self reported unusual incident report (UIR) submitted to the Department on April 3, 2023. The unusual incident report is regarding Personal Rights. Upon arrival, there were 41 children observed in care and 4 staff proving care and supervision. LPA toured a total of three classrooms referred to as Children's House #1, #2 and #3. During this investigation LPA was provided with the facility roster, and other documentation related to the UIR. Interviews with staff and children were conducted. Interviews did not disclose any statements regarding personal rights being violated. According to interviews with staff, children were being supervised, all three staff and Aide had visual observation of children in the classroom. Children were engaged and interacting normally, no behavior out of the ordinary was observed. Child #1 did not make any disclosures regarding alleged incident involving child #2. Based on interviews conducted no citations will be cited. No disclosures were made, Facility reported alleged incident in a timely manner and responded accordingly. A notice of site visit was provided and requested to be posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, notice of site visit and appeal rights were provided to facility.