Incident investigation·August 22, 2024

On August 22, 2024, at 11:30 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba conducted a case management inspection due to 3 individual incidents that occurred at the facility on 8/14/2024, and two (2) on 8/16/2024. LPA called and spoke to Child Development Director, Rosie Ducoing who works off-site and met LPA at approximately 12:00 pm, meanwhile LPA was greeted by Site Supervisor, Gladys Vargas. LPA took a census of 53 children with 13 staff. LPA conducted interviews with Child Development Director and Site Supervisor. During this visit photos, emails (sign-in and out sheets), diaper log for 8/16/2024 and children\342\200\231s roster were obtained. The incident was reported to the Department within the required 24 hours of occurrence. Incident # 1 - The incident pertained to the personal rights of a child that occurred on 8/14/2024. Staff and children were not available to interview, but LPA obtained staff information and schedule of the classroom. LPA was forwarded photos. Incident #2 \342\200\223 The incident pertained to injuries of a child that did not require medical attention, however parents stated that had not received an injury report by the facility. LPA learned that subs were present the day of the incident (8/16/2024) and Child Development Director will be forwarding LPA the subs information. The child was too young to interview. Incident #3 \342\200\223 The incident pertained to diapering. The parent alleged that the child had a diaper rash on 8/16/2024. LPA observed the photos provided by the parent, which based on the photos appeared to be a heat rash around the creases of the child\342\200\231s legs. LPA also obtained the diaper log for 8/16/2024 which indicates that the child was changed at least 6 times through-out the day. Child attends a full day program. Page 1 of 2 LPA advised that the facility could ask parent to provide an ointment for the child. Site Supervisor stated that staff has already approached parent. Based on all the information obtained for Incident #3 LPA found that the incident was not breaking any Title 22 or Health and Safety Regulations. Incident #1 and Incident #2 will require additional investigation. At this time, the facility is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22, therefore no deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s visit inspection. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Child Development Director, Rosie Ducoing. Page 2 of 2