Follow-up on corrections·April 10, 2025

On 04/10/25 a subsequent unannounced Case Management inspection was made by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Castro, in response to an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) that occurred on 03/31/25. In which video footage showed a staff dancing provocatively and pulling her clothes off during naptime. The incident was self-reported and submitted as Unusual Incident Report to the Department. During today's inspection LPA conducted child interviews and interview with Site Supervisor Evelyn Fuentes who was absent during initial inspection conducted on 04/03/25. One child interview revealed that incident that occurred on 03/31/25 was observed by that child and corroborated the incident. During a prior visit on conducted on 04/03/25 interviews with Staff (S2-S4) revealed that there were multiple occasions in which staff (S1) was observed dancing inappropriately, with children present. Staff reported that S1 would “joke dancing provocatively” and would also lift her apron and ask if clothes worn were appropriate. Staff also reported that S1 was inappropriate and would put herself in the visual line of the camera and dance inappropriately. Two staff reported that they informed superiors of S1’s inappropriate behaviors. S1’s employment was terminated, and proof was provided to the Department. The following Title 22, Children’s Personal Rights Violations, CCR Code 101223 (a) (1), were cited. Site Supervisor was advised that children have personal rights including to have a dignified relationships with staff. That staff need to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner while working with children and not violate children’s personal rights. That staff are mandated reporters and should be reporting inappropriate conduct to superiors when observed. LPA C. Castro provided Site Supervisor with a copy of Children's Personal Rights Regulations and a plan of correction was discussed with Site Supervisor. The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. Appeal Rights were provided and discussed. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor Evelyn Fuentes.