Incident investigation·January 9, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giselle Lucero conducted an unannounced case management incident inspection in response to a self-report Unusual Incident dated 11/29/2023. LPA met with Director Meredith Cagle. LPA observed 10 preschool age children with 3 staff. 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 11/29/2023, a self reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) was filed with the Licensing Office. The facility reported that the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to the facility to follow up on a CPS report that was filed. Staff #1 (S1) allegedly witnessed staff #2 (S2) slap Child #1 (C1) on the arm. During today’s visit, LPA obtained a copy of the children’s roster, interviewed 5 staff, attempted to interview C1, obtained video footage, and documents. Due to insufficient information available at this time, the reported incident needs further investigation. Exit interview was conducted. The Notice of Site Visit was posted. Director Meredith Cagle 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. End of Report.