Incident investigation·March 22, 2024

On 03/22/2024 at 11:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tiffanie Diep met with Director Charlene Bunnell-McAlister for the purpose of an unannounced case management inspection to follow up on an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) submitted to the Department on 03/19/2024. The incident was reported by the facility within the required timeframe. LPA was greeted by Assistant Director Christina (Tina) Hurtado upon arrival as Director was not present at the time. LPA observed five staff supervising 45 children. At 11:45 AM, Director returned to the facility. All individuals subject to a criminal record review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of five days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA conducted interviews with staff during today's visit. It is determined there was insufficient information available at this time and further information regarding the incident needs to be obtained. There were no deficiencies cited at this time. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Charlene Bunnell-McAlister. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.