Incident investigation·January 25, 2024

On January 25, 2024, at 2:05 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cindy Hamilton conducted a case management visit and met with Director Jesenia Garcia-Macias and Assistant Director Shandra Gonzales. This case management is being conducted in response to the receipt of an unusual incident report (UIR) from the facility. The UIR was received by the licensing agency on January 11, 2024. It indicates that on January 8, 2024, Child #1 (C1) was hit and scratched on the head and pulled by the arm by Staff #1 (S1). In addition, S1 was observed becoming frustrated and throwing away Child #4's (C4) food before C4 finished eating. The report also indicates that on unknown dates, C1's chair was kicked by Staff #2 (S2) while C1 was eating, Child #3 (C3) was hit in the face by S2 , and Child #2 (C2) was hit in the chest with an open hand by S2. Facility records were reviewed and Director and Assistant Director were interviewed. Director stated that the District's investigation is still pending and Director will update LPA Hamilton once the investigation is concluded. At this time, it has been determined that the facility took the appropriate actions. See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Div. 12 Section 101223(a)(3) Personal Rights. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, appeal rights discussed, and notice of site visit was provided to Director.