Incident investigation·March 15, 2024

On March 14, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kris Diaz conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection at Children’s Courtyard. LPA met with Facility Representative, Tammy Esquivel who granted access and gave LPA a tour of the facility. The purpose of the inspection was to follow up on a UIR made to the Palmdale Regional Office on March 13, 2024. LPA discussed the UIR details with the Facility Representative. At the time of the visit LPA observed 9 Staff and 93-day care children. LPA conducted interviews with facility staff and 1 child and collected contact information for relevant parties should the need to obtain more information arise. Based on information gathered during the visit it is determined that no deficiency occurred and therefore, no citations will be issued. An exit interview was conducted, the report was read, and a copy of this report was left with the Facility Representative. Notice of Site Visit and Appeal Rights were given. Failure to maintain posting of the Notice of Site Visit for thirty (30) consecutive days will result in a $100 Civil Penalty.