Incident investigation·November 4, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Cynthia Sun conducted an unannounced case management inspection in response to a self-report Unusual Incident dated 10/30/2025. LPA met with Director, Karina Chavez. Census was taken as follows: 1 staff supervising 8 preschool children in room Pre-K, 2 staff supervising 10 preschool children in room Pre-3, 3 staff supervising 19 preschool children in room Pre-2, and 4 staff supervising 24 children in the playground. 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 10/30/25, Regional Office received a self-reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) stating Child #1 (C1) was hit by staff #1 (S1). C1 did not state where C1 was hit. C1’s Parent #1 (P1) stated that child informed Social Worker during home visit that C1 was hit by S1. P1 also stated that when C1 was questioned by adult #1 (A1) C1 stated he was lying about S1 hitting C1. During today's inspection, LPA inspected facility, interviewed staff, children, reviewed staff files, and obtained facility children and staff rosters. Due to insufficient information available at this time, the reported incident needs further investigation. PAGE 1 OUT OF 2 No deficiency was observed during today's inspection. An exit interview was completed. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights were discussed. The director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the licensing office within 15 business days. The director was informed that the 'Notice of Site Visit' must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.00. The 'Notice of Site Visit' must be posted on or adjacent to the door. PAGE 2 OUT OF 2 End of Report