Incident investigation·April 25, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carmen Odom conducted an unannounced case management incident inspection in response to a self-report Unusual Incident dated 4/19/2023. LPA met with Director Karina Chavez. LPA observed 53 preschool age children getting ready for nap with 7 staff members. 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 4/19/2023 a self-reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) was filed with the Licensing Office. The facility reported at 2:32pm during nap time while parent was picking up child #1 (C1) upon removing blanket parent observed C1’s bottoms were above the knees. During today’s visit, LPA obtained an updated copy of the children’s roster, personnel report, daily schedule and interviewed director, and 4 staff. 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 Karina Chavez 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.