Incident investigation·September 16, 2022

A case management inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs), Odom who met with the Director, Isabel Salgado. A self-report incident by the facility was received at the regional office on 6/3/22 which stated that child #1 was left in the restroom and was not supervised for 2-3 minutes. Census was taken today and there was a total of 22 school age children with a total of 7 staff members. A review of criminal record clearances indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During this investigation, LPA interviewed 2 staff, 1 child and obtained a copy of the children roster, personnel report, and took pictures. From the interviews conducted it was discovered that on 6/2/22 at around 3:00pm right before snack time children went to the restroom as group, while Staff #1’s classroom was utilizing the restroom S1 returned from break and Staff #3 was released from breaking S1. S1 assumed all children were done with the restroom and waiting in line. S1 walked to the outdoor benches which is located 36 feet away from the restroom, about 1-2 minutes C1 came out the restroom and walked to the outdoor benches. LPA interviewed C1 and C1 disclosed S1 was not outside the restroom they were at the benches. Based on the information gathered from the interviews conducted, observation and records reviewed. It was determined that C1 was left in the restroom unsupervised for about 1-2 minutes. The facility was not in compliance of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12. The following citation Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision section 101229(a)(1) was issued today on the attached LIC 809D. This report cites Type A violation and shall be provided to parents/guardians of children currently in enrolled and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Parents/guardians must sign Form LIC9224 to be kept in each child's file. Continue to page 2. Page 2 Exit interview was conducted. Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. Director Isabel Salgado 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 provided and explained. The Director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above.