Follow-up·August 15, 2024

On Thursday, August 15, 2024 at approximately 11:08 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jesse Gardner conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection to follow-up on an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received by Community Care Licensing CCL on July 31, 2024. LPA met with Director Cynthia Olivas-Fletcher (S1) and toured the facility. LPA received evidence related to the incident, interviewed the Director, four staff members, a confidential witness, and Child One (C1) during this investigation. On 07/31/2024, CCL received information via UIR that on 07/17/2024, Staff Two (S2) allegedly pinched Child One (C1). On the same report dated 07/31/2024, CCL received information that on 07/22/2024, Staff Three (S3) hit C1. During the course of the investigation, LPA identified Staff Four (S4), and Staff Five (S5) as possible witnesses. See Confidential Names list (LIC811). Records review confirmed that the facility was operating within proper staff to child ratio. Based on information gathered, the facility acted appropriately, and no violations have been identified. Director Cynthia Olivas-Fletcher submitted an unusual incident report, interviewed teachers and C1, and communicated with C1's guardian and immediately reported the incident to this agency. An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report was reviewed with and provided to Director Cynthia Olivas-Fletcher along with a copy of the Appeal Rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.