Incident investigation·November 8, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loraine Perez met with Director Krystle Mitchell, Staff (S1) Mariana Velasquez, regarding an Unusual Incident that took place October 14th, 2024. There is a census of 39 school age children. LPA made observations, interviewed staff and children regarding the incident. On 10/28/2024 at approximately 2:00 PM Two children were in a verbal argument. S1 asked them to stop repeatedly then moved C1 to another table by holding C1 by the shoulder. C1 said something to the affect of “don’t grab me like that”. C1 moved themselves to the other table. Staff members informed Director about the incident, and Director self reported the incident to the department, investigated, interviewed staff and witnesses, informed parent/guardian of child and took necessary steps/actions needed for Catalyst Kids. No Title 22 Deficiencies observed in the areas that were evaluated. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Director Krystle Mitchell.