Incident investigation·February 27, 2025

On 02/27/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ka Vang conducted an unannounced Case Management-Incident and was met by Susan Camago, Site Supervisor. A complete file review was conducted prior to today’s inspection. LPA toured the facility, and a census was taken. On 02/25/2025, an unusual incident was reported to the Community Care Licensing Office (CCL)-Fresno Office regarding an incident occurred on 02/25/2025, at 11:25 a.m. The purpose of this Case Management-Incident inspection was to follow-up and investigate this incident, where Child #1 (C1)’s personal rights were being violated. According to the report received on 02/25/2025, at 11:25 a.m., Staff #3 (S3) observed Staff #2 (S2) hit C1 on the back of C1’s head and told C1 that “you don’t make up lies,” “you go to jail when you lie,” and “God is watching you.” Per the report, as S2 was telling C1 about not making up lies, that C1 will go to jail, and that God is watching, S2 also pointed her finger at C1’s face. During this unannounced inspection, LPA conducted interview with Site Supervisor and staff members. Site Supervisor became aware of the incident as it was reported to her by staff members. LPA also conducted interview with staff members and daycare children, and based on the interviews and information gathering, there are sufficient information indicating that C1’s personal rights were being violated as S2 hit C1 on the back of her hair as well as yelled at C1. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, there is deficiency being cited during today’s inspection. (See page LIC809-D for additional information). (Continued on LIC809-C). Upon receipt of a Type A violation, Site Supervisor shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A copy of the Fact Sheet - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports was given to Site Supervisor. Site Supervisor was provided a copy of appeal rights. A notice of site visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor.