Incident investigation·July 14, 2022

On July 14, 2022 at 12:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility noted above and met with Director, Susan Rodriguez and Assistant Director, Quiyanna Ramirez. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a case management inspection in regards to incidents that were reported by the facility to the Department on March 26, 2021 and April 4, 2022. This facility has a total of 12 classrooms. Upon arrival, Turtle classroom was unoccupied; 1 staff (S3) and 11 napping children were present in Jellyfish classroom; 1 staff (S4) and 8 napping children were present in Sea Lion classroom; 1 staff (S5) and 8 napping children were present in Otter classroom; 1 staff (S6) and 9 napping children were present in Octopus classroom; 1 staff (S7) and 10 napping children were present in Stingray classroom; 1 staff (S8) and 11 napping children were present in Seahorse classroom; 1 staff (S9) and 11 napping children were present in Whale classroom; Manatee classroom was unoccupied; Dolphin classroom was unoccupied; Guppy Tide Pool classroom was unoccupied, and Barracuda Bay classroom was unoccupied. The Department received a telephone call from the facility that reported on March 26, 2021, a child's (C1) parent reported to the facility that their child was coming home with bruises on their arms and side, and had disclosed that another child (C2) pinched them. The Department also received an Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624) from the facility that reported on April 4, 2022, staff (S10) noticed that a child (C3) had a swollen eye with blue coloring while the child was eating their snack after nap time. The LIC 624 noted that pictures were sent to the child's parents via text message resulting in the parents contacting police. The LIC 624 documented that the police arrived to the facility. During today's inspection, LPA conducted a walk through of the inside and outside of the facility accompanied by Assistant Director, Quiyanna Ramirez. LPA obtained a copy of the Personnel Report (LIC 500) that is dated July 7, 2022. LPA also obtained copies of pertinent documents from the children's and staff records. LPA conducted confidential interviews at the facility with staff. LPA requested that the following document be submitted via e-mail by Friday, July 29th: Ouch reports that were provided to the child's parent (C1) regarding the incidents. Based on the information obtained, further follow-up is needed regarding the incidents. No deficiencies were cited 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 the facility representatives.