Incident investigation·December 19, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Velasco met with Facility Representative, Director Amanda Samson (Director), to conduct an unannounced case management inspection to follow up on a self-reported incident. The purpose of this inspection was explained to Director. On 12/10/2024, it was reported to Sacramento Regional Office that a child (Child1) disclosed that a staff (Staff1) yelled at and hit Child1, not causing injury to Child1. During today's inspection, LPA toured the facility, reviewed facility records, and interviewed children and staff. LPA observed staff interact appropriately with children in care, viewed facility camera footage, and reviewed facility documents. LPA conducted interviews with three children and four staff. LPA obtained consistent statements from children and staff that Staff1 did not yell at or hit a child. Based on today's inspection, no deficiency is cited. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was given to the Facility Representative, Director Amanda Samson. A Notice of Site was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided.