Follow-up on corrections·July 13, 2023

On 7/13/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanette Sanchez, conducted a Case Management visit to address an issue separate from the complaint investigation (Complaint Control # 10-CC-20230622141702) conducted. During the course of the complaint Investigation, it was discovered that the facility failed to report an injury to Community Care Licensing (CCL). LPA Sanchez met with Director Blanca Flores. O 6/22/23 at 8:20am, a child was injured in the classroom, which resulted in a parent picking up the child early in order to seek medical attention for the child. Child returned to the facility midday after being released by a doctor. Staff was aware of the medical visit. On 6/27/23, LPA made an unannounced visit to the facility due to a complaint received by CCL. During the investigation, it was found that CCL was not notified within 24 hours of the incident nor was an Unusual Incident Report submitted to CCL as of the date of the visit. When asked for the reason, it was disclosed that the Director left to a field trip shortly after the incident. However, another interview disclosed that the Director was still present when the child was picked up. There was no additional explanation as to why CCL had yet to be notified. See LIC809D for cited deficiencies An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with Director Blanca Flores. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.