Incident investigation·February 9, 2023

On February 9, 2023, at 10:29 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA's) Kuliema Calloway and Kristina Diaz and LPM, Claretta Yates made an unannounced Case Management (Incident) Inspection to PSD/Hesperia Head Start LPA met with Paulette Hall who granted access to the facility. At the time of LPA's arrival, there were a total of (62) day-care children and 14 staff. Ages of the children were 3 to 5 years old. The purpose of the Case Management Inspection was to follow up on a Unusual incident report, which was submitted to the Department on January 26, 2023. The incident report involved an allegation alleging staff 1 (S1) violated the personal rights of child 1 (C1). During the inspection, LPA completed confidential interviews with none of the day-care children and 4 Staff. LPA obtained the facility roster. A safety inspection was completed where no deficiencies were noted. Due to the need to gather additional information, further investigation is needed. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted The report was discussed and left with the Site Supervisor, Paulette Hall.