Incident investigation·June 24, 2025

On 06/24/2025 at 9:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Garcia conducted a case management- incident visit in response to a self-reported unusual incident report (LIC 624) received on 06/12/25 regarding allegedly children\342\200\231s personal rights being violated. LPA met with assistant director, Irem Sepici. At 9:45am, LPA met with director, Lori Silva. A walk through of the facility was conducted, and census was taken. Total census was 48 school age children and 4 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 06/12/2025, a self-reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) was filed with the Licensing Office. The facility reported that on 06/12/25, Staff 3 (S3) was terminated due to Child 1 (C1) alleging that S3 slapped them. The facility Human Resources (HR) department conducted an internal investigation and S3 admitted to tapping the child on the shoulder as a result of asking C1 multiple times to refrain from using profanity and making inappropriate comments. Facility HR spoke with authorized representatives of C1 on 6/16/2025 and 6/17/2025. During today's inspection, LPA Garcia interviewed 2 staff and Child 1 (C1). LPA obtained C1's LIC 700, S3's personnel record (LIC 501), LIC 624, facility plan of correction, and facility discipline guide. Continued on Page 2 Page 2 Due to additional information needed, the reported incident needs further investigation. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with assistant Director, Irem Sepici and director, Lori Silva. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. End of Report.