Incident investigation·December 9, 2025

12/9/25 at 12:45PM, The Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), T. Tran, conducted an unannounced visit at MAOF- Zoe Head Start following up on a self reported case management incident which occurred on 11/19/25. At 1:00PM, LPA met with head teacher, Araceli Garcia and toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed the children were napping. No concerns with napping staff/children ratio. During today's visit, LPA completed staff and child files reviewed. LPA obtained the child's document and attendance sheet. Based on records reviewed and interview conducted with staff, school nurse, and parent. On 11/19/25, S1 (see LIC 811) admitted that the C1 was released to the family member that was not listed on the emergency card. Upon acknowledging this incident, staff immediately conducted a home visit, however no one was home. The facility staff contacted C1 parents and confirmed that C1 was with them and safe. Due to the holiday break, the child returned to school on 12/2/25. Based on the facts presented and the information that was gathered through interviews and record reviewed, this incident was the result of Title 22 Regulations violation for the child's Personal Rights. Per facility representative training will be conducted with center staff on the topic of children's personal rights and pick-up procedures. Then submit to the department the training materials along with a sign-in sheet of all staff in attendance by 12/19/25. Type B deficiency was cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Araceli Garcia.