Incident investigation·July 17, 2025

On 07/17/2025 at 1:30pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Garcia and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Nguyen Tran conducted a case management- incident visit in response to a self-reported unusual incident report (LIC 624) received on 06/12/25 regarding children\342\200\231s personal rights being violated. This is a continuation of the investigation initiated on 6/24/25. LPA met with assistant director, Irem Sepici and director, Lori Silva. A walk through of the facility was conducted, and census was taken. Total census was 52 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 06/10/25, Staff 3 (S3) is no longer working at the facility 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 the course of the investigation, LPA Garcia interviewed 3 staff, authorized representative/parent and Child 1 (C1). LPA obtained C1's LIC 700, S3's personnel record (LIC 501), LIC 624, facility plan of correction, facility discipline guide , training agenda, and staff sign in sheet from training conducted on 6/18/2025. Continued on Page 2 Page 2 During staff interviews, S1 and S2 stated that they were informed of the incident, notified Human resources (HR) Department and it was reported to licensing in a timely manner. Per S1 and S2, Staff 3(S3) no longer works at the facility. Staff 3 (S3) confirmed S3 did make physical contact to C1 during the incident. During child\342\200\231s interview C1 did not make disclosures regarding the allegations. When LPA asked staff about children with challenging behavior, Staff 1 (S1) and Staff 2 (S2) stated the facility policy is talk with the child and allow them time to collect themselves. When LPA asked staff if they have observed or experienced any child discipline by staff that was inappropriate, Staff 1 (S1) and Staff 2 (S2) stated they have not observed that. LPA reviewed facility's corrective plan of action. The plan practices the positive behavior support model which works to prevent challenging behavior. Teachers help children develop self-control and social skills by treating them with respect, fairness and consistency. Teachers model and coach appropriate behavior to children. Discipline such as hitting, pushing, pulling, and physical force is prohibited. LPA requested a copy of police report from Orange County Sheriff's Department on 07/10/2025 and 07/16/ 2025. LPA was unable to receive police report. Based on LPAs record review and interviews there was enough evidence to determine violation of personal rights. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 Section 101223(a)(3) Personal Rights is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. LPA Sarah Garcia informed facility that this report dated 07/17/2025 documents (1) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Sarah Garcia informed facility to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 07/17/2025 that documents any 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 assistant director, Irem Sepici and director, Lori Silva. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.