Incident investigation·September 27, 2023

On 9/27/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Chan conducted an unannounced case management incident inspection in response to a self-reported Unusual Incident dated 9/22/2023. LPA met with Director Heidi Shikuma. There are no children at 8:45am and children will start arriving after 12:15pm from school (minimum day Wednesday). A review of staff criminal clearance records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. On 9/22/2023 a self-reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) was filed with the Licensing Office. The facility reported that on 9/21/23 Staff #1 (S1) had a medical emergency in the classroom, S1 was left alone, by herself, with 3 children in care at closing time around 5:40pm. During today's inspection, LPA interviewed the director about the incident. LPA obtained a copy of the children and staff sign in and out for 9/21/23. LPA also obtained video footage of the incident. LPA did a record review for S1. Based on record review, S1 did not meet the qualifications to be a school-age teacher, therefore, it is determined that the facility was not in compliance. In response to this incident, the Director stated that all staff will have CPR/First Aid training following this incident. As a plan of action, the facility now has two closing staff daily, one being a fully qualified teacher. Based on record review a Type B violation is cited under the California Code of Regulations Title 22 Division 12 Chapter 1; 101516.2(b)(1) School-Age Child Care Center Teacher Qualifications and Duties. This is an immediate health and safety and personal rights risk to the children in care. See deficiency observed and cited on LIC 809D. Page 1 of 2 Exit interview was conducted. The Notice of Site Visit was posted. Director was informed that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. Appeal Rights and deficiencies were explained. Director Heidi Shikuma was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. Page 2 of 2