Incident investigation·May 4, 2022

On the date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nasha King arrived at the facility to conduct a Case Management-Incident follow-up visit on an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received by the Department on 04/25/2022. LPA met with Margie Sanchez (Area Coordinator) to discuss the incident. A tour of the facility was granted, and census was conducted. It was reported that an alleged violation of children’s rights occurred. On 04/21/2022, the parents of child #1 (C1) came to the preschool to inform them that a staff member (S1) hit their child in the chest. The Program Director, Margie Sanchez and Program Supervisor, Casta Flores conducted an internal investigation, which concluded on 04/25/2022. The results of the investigation were inconclusive, as Ms. Sanchez advised LPA that they did not have enough evidence to indicate that the violation actually occurred. There is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove that the violation of personal rights occurred. Therefore, LPA has determined that the facility staff took the necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of the children in care by conducting an investigation and reporting the incident to the Community Care Licensing. Based on the information gathered, there appears to be no violations of Title 22 Regulations found at this time, and therefore, there were no deficiencies cited during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Margie Sanchez. A Notice of Site Visit was issued, and the Licensee understands that it must remain posted for 30 days.