Incident investigation·May 16, 2023

On 05/16/2023, A case management inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Chan who met with the Director, Christine Mitchell. A self-reported incident by the facility was received at the regional office on 5/03/2023 which stated that child #1 (C1) was in a non-operating Black Room due to low ratio and left unsupervised for 10 minutes. Upon arrival there were 10 staff present and 90 children in care. 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 Director, and 2 staff (Staff #1 or S1 and Staff #2 or S2) present at the time the incident happened. LPA obtained a copy of the children roster, Children Sign in and sign out sheet for week of 05/01/2023 and Personnel Summary Report. The S1 realized child was in the Black Room when staff went and saw toys were out. Director and S1 reviewed video footage for Black Room and found child in the Black Room was unsupervised for 10 minutes. Based on the information gathered from the interviews conducted, observation and records reviews, it was determined that C1 was in the Black Room unsupervised for about 10 minutes at 11:32am. The Black Room is connected to the White Room by a Jack and Jill restroom. The Black Room on 05/02/2023 was not being utilized due to low ratio and low number of teachers present. 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. Page 1 of 2 LPA Chan informed director Christine Mitchell that this report dated 05/16/2023 for Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Chan informed the director Christine Mitchell to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/16/2023 Type A citation 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 Christine Mitchell. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The facility representative 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. Page 2 of 2