Incident investigation·March 7, 2024

On March 7, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanson Leong conducted an unannounced case management visit to the child care center listed above. The purpose of the visit was to investigate an incident that occurred on February 12, 2024, involving a child (C1) and a staff member (S1). During today\342\200\231s visit, the LPA met the Director, XiaoLi Rodrigues. The director was informed of the reason for today's visit by the LPA. During today's visit, thirty-three preschool-aged children were present in the center. Present in the center with fingerprint clearance included the director and eight staff members. The center is operating within its capacity and in accordance with the required ratio of staff to children. According to the director, an incident involving S1, who allegedly grabbed C1 by the wrist, was not reported immediately. The staff member who reported the incident, S2, waited two weeks before informing the director. Currently, the HR department is still investigating the incident, and as a result, S1 is on paid administrative leave. LPA will closely monitor the situation until the HR investigation is completed. The director was advised to inform the department as soon as the investigation concludes. A copy of today\342\200\231s report was given to XiaoLi Rodrigues. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with XiaoLi Rodrigues.