Incident investigation·October 1, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for the purpose of following up on an incident report submitted to the Department on 09/24/2025. Upon arrival at 11:15am, LPA met with Site Supervisor Liz Salinas, to whom the purpose of the inspection was explained. A tour of the facility was conducted to obtain census. There were 23 children with 6 staff members. On 09/23/2025, the incident submitted to the Department stated that during transition time from inside to outside for play time, a child was left inside the classroom without any adult supervision. LPA conducted two interviews with staff members during today's inspection. Staff #1 stated that Room 1 moved outside and was waiting for Room 2 to join them outside for play. When the Room 2 joined outside, Staff #2 entered Room 1 to use the laundry machines. Staff #2 then observed Child #1 crouched in the bathroom by themselves. Staff #2 asked Child #1 why they were in here and they replied "I am tired." Both Staff #1 and Staff #2 corroborated the same recollection of the incident. Staff confirmed that Child #1 was left in the classroom with no supervision. Per both interviews, they stated that Child #1 was left unattended for no more than 5 minutes. Child was not in danger and did not sustain any injuries while left unattended. Based on the information above, there was a violation of lack of supervision that took place on 09/23/2025. Facility will be cited in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Per Site Supervisor, authorized representatives of Child #1 were notified of the incident. Staff are conducting more headcounts throughout the day, communicating counts, and using a board with names/magnets to represent children present. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 2 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 Site Supervisor Liz Salinas, at 12:40pm. Copy of Report provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 2 of 2