Incident investigation·October 12, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aiddee Nunez conducted a Case Management Inspection to investigate an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) which was self-reported to our office on 9/18/2023. This is a continuation investigation initiated on 9/27/23. Upon entry to the facility, LPA Nunez met with Director, Mojgan Vasseghi. There were no children present when LPA arrived. The director stated school-age children arrive until 2:30pm. 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 9/18/2023 a self-reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) was filed with the Licensing Office in Orange County. The facility reported that around 4:15pm during outside play time a parent saw a teacher pinning Child #1 (C1) in a rough manner. During the investigation, LPA interviewed 2 staff members including the director and 4 children. Staff#2(S2) stated that on 9/18/2023 a Parent#1 (P1) came running to S2 and said P1 saw Staff#3 (S3) putting Child#1(C1) on the floor with C1 hands behind C1’s back and S3 knee on C1’s neck. When S2 went outside S2 saw S3 talking and pointing at C1 in an upsetting manner. C1 said that the children were bothering C1 and didn’t like it so C1 hit them. S2 stated that S3 tried to stop C1 from fighting with other children and C1 started hitting S3. Staff#1(S1) was on the playground on the day of the incident with S3. S1 stated that a group of children were fighting and when S1 went to go separate them C1 was hitting S1 and that’s when S3 stepped in to help S1 separate the children. S1 stated that S3 put C1 hands behind C1’s back and put him on the floor because S3 was trying to calm C1. S1 stated C1 was on the floor for about 2 minutes. S1 told S3 to let go of C1. When interviewing the children, 4 out 3 children said C1 was on the floor and 4 out 2 children said that they saw S3 put S3 foot on C1’s back. S2 stated that S3 has been terminated as of 9/18/2023. Page 1 out of 2 Based on the information gathered from the interviews conducted and records reviewed, it was determined that C1’s personal rights were violated by S3. The facility was not in compliance of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12. The following citation Personal Rights section 101223(a)(3) was issued today on the attached LIC 809D. LPA Nunez informed Director Mojgan Vasseghi that this report dated 10/9/2023 document(s) one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Nunez informed the Director Mojgan Vasseghi to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/9/2023 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Mojgan Vasseghi. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. Director Mojgan Vasseghi was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) 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.