Incident investigation·June 4, 2024

O n June 4, 2024 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vivian Trinh conducted an unannounced visit due to a self-report Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received on 03/26/2024. The UIR stated that on March 25, 2024, during the transition from lunch to nap time, Child 1 (C1) was left alone in the Pre-K classroom for approximately 7 minutes. Staff 2 (S2) was the one who noticed that C1 was left alone in the Pre-K classroom without supervision. This is a continuation of the investigation initiated on 04/12/2024. LPA met with Director MaryJoy Hilsabeck. A tour of the facility was conducted, and a census was taken. Observed at the time of the visit was a total 57 children with 11 staff. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on April 12,2024 indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During the inspection on 4/12/2024, LPA interviewed the Center Director, 3 staff, and parents involved in the incident. LPA also inspected the PreK classroom where C1 was left alone. LPA reviewed the Incident Report with the facility representative as well as the response of the facility. During the interview, Director informed LPA incident happened on 03/25/2024 at approximately 12:25pm during the transition period from PreK classroom to TK classroom for napping. LPA interviewed S2 who stated on 3/25/24, after lunch time, S2 went into the Pre-K classroom to get more sheets and blanket and noticed C1 was in the classroom alone. S2 immediately took C1 to the director. The director and District manager reviewed the cameras and confirmed C1 was left alone for about 7 minutes. C1 was returned safely to the teacher by director who had a conversation with the staff involved. Continued Page 2. Page 2 Director held all staff meeting and training related to incident on April 11, 2024 . Transition procedures, name-to-face procedures, and supervision requirements were reviewed with all staff and confirmed were understood. The staff member involved in the incident were terminated on 3/27/2024. Per self reported incident report and interview with director, MaryJoy Hilsabeck, it was determined the facility failed to provide visual supervision of a child in care, therefore, California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Section 1014229(a)(1)- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. This report cites Type A violation and shall be provided to parents/guardians of children currently enrolled and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Parents/guardians must sign Form LIC9224 to be kept in each child's file. Exit interview was conducted with Director, MaryJoy Hilsabeck. Notice of Site Visit was posted during the inspection. 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. Director was provided a copy of their appeal rights LIC 9058 (03/2022) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. End of Report