Incident investigation·May 3, 2024

On 05/03/2024 an unannounced case management inspection was conducted on this date by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Navar in response to a self reported incident dated 04/15/2024. LPA met with Center Manager Nury Balmaceda. Center Manager took LPA on tour of the facility and census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 0 school age children and 4 staff members. A review of adult records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Today\342\200\231s Case Management inspection is being conducted in response to a self reported incident, reported to the OC CCL office on 04/15/2024, reporting a child was left unsupervised during transition time from outside to the classroom. It was reported the child was behind the backpacks and left outside and teacher was in the classroom. Child stated to teacher \342\200\234You left me outside.\342\200\235 During the inspection, LPA obtained a copy of the children\342\200\231s roster, reviewed Unusual Incident report with Center Manager, conducted a physical plant inspection where the child was left unsupervised. Interview with staff: On 5/03/2024, the LPA interviewed 1 staff. Staff #1 (S1) said that there were 7 children in ratio and that they were transitioning from homework time to open recreation time and had gone outside to put their belongings away. During this transition time 2 staff were in the classroom and 1 staff was standing in the door between the classroom and outside ramp. S1 said the staff member that was standing in the door between the classroom and ramp had then walked into the classroom. A few seconds later a child came in and said, \342\200\234You forgot me outside\342\200\235. Based on the information gathered from the self reported incident report and interview conducted with staff. It was determined that a child was left without the supervision of a teacher which poses a health and safety risk to children in care. Continue to page 2. Page 2 Based on LPAs observations, records review, and interview the following Type A violation was observed and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Section 101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. See attached LIC809D. 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. Exit interview conducted with Center Manager Nury Balmaceda. A copy of the Appeal Rights (LIC 9058 FAS 01/16) was given and explained. Center Manager\342\200\231s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of the report (LIC 809). The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty.