Incident investigation·September 25, 2024

On September 25th 2024, at 10:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Braddock met with the facility representative, Magdalena Lozano who granted access to the facility. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct an unannounced case management inspection for a UIR received at Palmdale RO on 9/19/24. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to the facility representative. When LPA arrived at the facility there were 36 children in care with 8 staff. The hours of operation for the program are Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 430 pm. During the inspection LPA obtained a roster of children present on the day of the incident and interviewed staff present. LPA completed a safety inspection of the facility at approximately 11:06 a.m. Based on interviews, Further investigation is required. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative.