Incident investigation·December 3, 2021

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Torrence conducted a case management inspection to follow up on a self-report unusual incident that was submitted to CCL Regional Licensing Office on 11/24/2021. It was reported by Amy Valentin, Lead Teacher. Per Mrs. Valentin, the unusual incident occurred on 11/23/2021, at 11:15 a.m. Mrs. Valentin stated the following: Staff #1 notified the director that she found the child in the classroom by himself. Staff #1 reported children went outside at around 11:15 a.m. and was found by Staff #1 at 11:23 a.m. in classroom D by himself. Mrs. Valentin stated the classroom video footage was reviewed by the District Manager and it confirmed child was left in the classroom for about 8 minutes. During today's inspection LPA Torrence met with Director Andrea Silva and tour the facility. There were 55 children present; with five staff supervising. A review of staff 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. During today's inspection staff members were interviewed and stated the following: Staff #1 reported she went to the classroom to get her belongings and saw child standing alone at the front door of the classroom. Staff #2 reported thought child had passed her to go outside to play, after the face to name check and did not notice child had went back in the classroom, until Staff #1 found child in the classroom alone. LPA was unable to review the video footage as it is kept at the district office; however, the District Manager did review the video and confirmed child was left in the classroom alone. Based on LPA’s interviews conducted with staff and video footage, the following deficiency is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Section 101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The deficiency is being cited on the attached 809D. If the facility receives a Type 'A' violation the licensee shall post and provide copies of the report to parents/guardians of the children in care at the facility by the next business day and shall provide to the parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. In addition, the licensee shall immediately post upon receipt the Proof of Correction for 30 consecutive days. The licensee is to keep Acknowledgement Receipt (LIC9224) signed by parents in each child’s file. An exit interview was completed. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the licensing office within 15 business days. The facility representative was informed that the 'Notice of Site Visit' must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.00. The 'Notice of Site Visit' must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post Type A Reports for 30 days will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.