Incident investigation·January 24, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cindy Nguyen conducted an unannounced case management incident inspection in response to a self-report Unusual Incident dated 01/11/2024. LPA met with the Director, Maria Hernandez. LPA observed 21 napping preschool children and 2 school age children with 3 staff members in the classrooms. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. 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 01/16/2024 a self-reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) was filed with the Licensing Office. The facility reported that Child #1 (C1) stated that C1 was told to touched inappropriately. During today's inspection, a physical plant inspection was conducted, interviewed 2 staff members, and obtained facility children's roster. Due to insufficient information available at this time, the reported incident needs further investigation. Exit interview was conducted The Notice of Site Visit was posted. Director, Maria Hernandez 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.