Incident investigation·July 18, 2024

On July 18, 2024, at 1:30 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba conducted a case management inspection due to an incident that was self-reported and submitted by the facility that occurred on 5/14/2024. Covid risk assessment was conducted. LPA met with Child Development Supervisor, Mercedes Gomez. Child Development Program Director, Rosie Ducoing joined the visit approximately at 3:30pm to facilitate visit. LPA observed and took a census of 40 children with 9 staff. The incident was reported to the Department within the required 24 hours of occurrence. The incident was due to a parent concern about their child. The facility conducted their own investigation and have not concluded their findings. Child Development Supervisor has sent via email only 1 staff statement and is waiting for additional statements. According to Child Development Supervisor, Parent has not submitted a written statement as requested. Children\342\200\231s roster has been sent to LPA via email. During this investigation, LPA conducted interviews with Child #1 (C1), #2 (C2), and #3 (C3). LPA was unable to interview staff during this visit, but Child Development Supervisor has provided contact staff information. During the visit LPA conducted consultation with Child Development Program Director. No citations have been issued at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Child Development Program Director, Rosie Ducoing. Page 1 of 1