Incident investigation·November 18, 2021

On 11/18/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Destinee Hogue conducted an unannounced case management inspection to follow-up on an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) submitted by the facility to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office on 11/10/2021. At the time of inspection, LPA toured the facility (specifically were the reported incident took place), took census, and met with Interim Site Director, Kimberly Byers. The following was discussed: On or about November 8, 2021, during outdoor play time, a child(ren) had a bowel movement accident. A staff member took the child(ren) inside and began cleaning the child(ren). It is reported the involved child(ren) did not have additional clothing and the clothing available at the facility was too small for the child(ren). Due to the child(ren) not having additional clothing, staff member(s) decided not to put new clothing on the child or put the child in a diaper or pull up. The child(ren) returned outside in his/her dirty underwear and pants on. The child's authorized representative was contacted and notified of the accident and asked to bring additional clothing, however the child's authorized representative decided to take the child(ren) home for the remainder of the day. LPA Hogue interviewed involved parties and involved staff member(s) admitted the child(ren) had a bowel movement and the child(ren) was put back in their dirty and wet/soiled underwear and pants. According to staff member(s), the facility has extra clothing for children who do not have a change of clothes at the facility, however involved staff members did not utilize the spare clothing at the facility. Based on the reported information and interview disclosures, staff members in Classroom #5 failed to meet the individuals needs of a child(ren) in care, therefore based on information obtained, LPA Hogue has determined that the facility violated Title 22 Regulation, 101223 Personal Rights. An exit interview was conducted and A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED. A copy of this report was provided to the Director on this date.