Incident investigation·February 28, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Cynthia Sun conducted an unannounced case management inspection in response to a self-report Unusual Incident dated 02/24/25. LPA met with Site Supervisor Magali Mesina. Census was taken as follows: 3 staff supervising 16 preschool children in Room #1. 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 2/25/25, self reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR): Site Supervisor, Magali Mesina called the Officer of the Day on 02/25/25 to relate an incident that occurred on 02/24/2025 at 4:15pm. Two bags containing an unknown substance were discovered on-site. The first bag was found by Staff #1 (S1) at 11:20am during outdoor playtime when a child #1 (C1) emptied a basket with materials. S1 quickly removed the bag from C1\342\200\231s reach. The second bag was found by Staff #2 (S2) at 2:45 pm. Both bags were securely locked away. The Regional Director, contacted police department at 3:30 pm, and Santa Ana Police arrived at 4:15 pm and left at 4:41pm. The substance was confirmed to be non-toxic at 6:44pm. During today's inspection, LPA interviewed S2. S2 stated the incident happened on 2/24/25 around 11:20 AM. S2 stated the following: S2 was informed that C1 was playing with emotional stacking cans during outdoor playtime. C1 found baggie with substances. C1 gave S1 baggies with unknown substance. C2 put baggie with substance inside staff #2 pocket. S1 gave S2 the two baggies with substance. Staff 2 called Regional Director, and she called the Santa Ana Police Department. Police Department informed S2 that materials found were non-toxic. LPA was unable to interview two children due to children did not have the language. Page 1 of 2 No deficiency was observed during today's inspection. 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. End of Report Page 2 of 2