Incident investigation·June 16, 2022

On 06/16/2022 at 9:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst, Stella Gutierrez conducted an unannounced case management inspection for the purpose of a self reported Incident that occurred at the facility on 06/13/2022. LPA observed 50 preschool Children staff and 07 preschool children present during today’s visit. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary conducted on 06/16/2022 indicates all facility staff or other individuals who required caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions . On 06/14/2022 it was self reported to CCLD- Orange County Child Care Program, by the facility Director, Krista Bartolome that a child was observed to not be in the presence of Staff #1 in classroom #6 when the parent of child arrived at the facility for pick-up in the late afternoon hour. Director stated that Child was left unattended and was not being supervised by a staff member when the child was in classroom #8 (connected to classroom #6) . Based on statements and interviews conducted it was determined that a child was left without supervision of a teacher at the facility. The following violation is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, sect ion 101229 (a)(1) is being c ited on the attached LIC 809D. In additio n to this citation of Type A and a civil penalty will be assessed during today's visit. Page 1 of 2 FOR TYPE A CITATIONS ONLY LPA, Stella Gutierrez informed director, Krista Bartlome that this report dated 06/16/2022 document 101229 (a)(1) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA, Stella Gutierrez informed the Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 06/16/2022 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 the director, Krista Bartlome. Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 ) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Page 2 of 2