Incident investigation·May 21, 2024

On May 21, 2024 at 09:25a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes, met with facility representative Kenia Flores Martinez to conduct an unannounced case management inspection. The purpose of the case management was to follow up on a self-reported unusual incident report (UIR) submitted on to the Department on May 16, 2024. The unusual incident report was regarding a potential personal rights incident involving child 1 (C1) and staff 1 (S1). Upon arrival, there were 12 preschool children in care with two teachers, and four additional administrative staff. During this inspection, interviews were conducted with staff and children. In addition, LPA conducted a review of the facility records, staff and child files. Furthermore, LPA completed a safety inspection of the Center at 09:30 a.m. Based on facility records and confidential interviews, the Department determined that on May 16, 2024 while transitioning from lunch to nap time, there was an incident involving S1 and C1. Interviewees reported that during the incident S1 either grabbed or hooked arms with C1. Interviewees further reported that S1 yelled at C1 during the incident. Due to the incident, C1 started crying and felt scared. Per interviews, S1s conduct was not the result of C1 being an immediate danger to self or others. Interviewees reported, C1 did not sustain injuries as a result of the interaction. Based on confidential interviews and facility documentation, a type B deficiency is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, see LIC 809D. A notice of site visit was given to facility representative and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Kenia Flores Martinez