Incident investigation·October 15, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection to follow up on an incident reported to the Department on 10/02/2025. Upon arrival at 1:10pm, LPA met with Lead Teacher Jasmine Wallace, to whom the purpose of the inspection was explained. A tour of the facility was provided. There were 0 children and 4 staff members present during time of tour. On 09/30/2025, Child #1 had a behavioral episode and began to scream and throw items around the room. Child #1 then eloped from the classroom/bungalow and ran to the side gate of the preschool building and hopped the small fence (locked with padlock). Child then climbed a taller gate behind the small gate that separated the elementary school and the facility licensed area. Staff ran through other gates nearby to cut off child by the elementary school playground field area. The chase continued further into the school cafeteria but child was eventually able to sit at a table to self-regulate before rejoining. School district police were called to the site and assisted staff in bringing child to classroom to calm down. There was another incident that occurred on 10/08/2025 where Child #1 had another episode due to another child making them upset. Child was thrashing and throwing items around the classroom again. The rest of the class was moved to the outdoor play area immediately when the episode began. Child eloped from classroom and climbed the same small gate by the preschool classroom and attempted to climb the elementary school gate but was stopped before they could. Child tried to harm teachers with their body and a large stick. LPA observed videos of the child acting as described, including attempting to harm staff. Staff were observed to be trying to de-escalate the situation in the video. Child #1 was suspended following the first incident for 10/01/2025-10/02/2025. And following the next incident on 10/08/2025, the child's parent established they would be picking up Child #1 directly from school. Child #1 will attend facility when family has no other means of care. During today's inspection, Child #1 did attend for care. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 2 LPA discussed with staff the steps they have taken since the incidents took place. They stated that that as soon as Child #1 starts acting out that the parent will be contacted and Child #1 is required to be picked up immediately. Children will be moved to another area to allow Child #1 space, and to keep other children in care from harm. There will be one teacher that stays with Child #1 to make sure no harm is done and to try and de-escalate. If possible, they will have another teacher there to help keep child from eloping at any exits. Facility has all counselor and teacher numbers for the elementary school if they need assistance and they have the contact for the school district patrol. The process has started to have the child assessed through their inclusion and wellness branch and then to be assessed with Five Acres (behavioral health services). A behavior contract is being created for Child #1 and their family. LPA interviewed two staff members during today's inspection and obtained documents in the form of facility incident reports and Initial Concerns Form. Video was reviewed during today's inspection. Based on the information obtained during today's inspection, facility staff did all appropriate actions to try to de-escalate Child #1's behavior and to keep other children in care safe from harm. LPA is providing an Advisory Note -Technical Assistance to address a Plan of Supervision for Child #1 and to advise having the authorized representative be included in the understanding of the Plan of Supervision. Facility is being cited for Reporting Requirements. The initial incident on 09/30/2025 was not reported to the Department until 10/02/2025, exceeding the required 24 hrs, per Title 22. The incident that took place on 10/08/2025, affected children in care and was not reported to the Department. The deficiencies listed on the following pages were observed by the LPA and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809D for deficiencies that are being cited and need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Education Supervisor Darla Villarruel, at 3:20pm. Plan of corrections was developed and copy of Report provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 2 of 2