complaint·November 13, 2024

Report continued from page two Staff 2 (S2) observed the inappropriate contact on the internal video monitoring system, and immediately went to the classroom and separated C1 and C2. Staff interviews reported this is the first time the children have been left unattended during nap time. A total of seven children were present at the time of the incident. During the investigation, the Department reviewed video evidence of the incident and the self-reported incident report. Based on the interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. The Center was issued a type A citation for California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 Chapter 1, 101229 (a)(1) Responsibility for Providing. Refer to the attached LIC 9099D. A violation regarding absence of supervision warrants an immediate civil penalty of $500 and is hereby assessed, see LIC421IM. LPA Zirbes informed facility representative Liliana Velasquez that this report dated November 13, 2024, documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Zirbes informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated November 13, 2024, that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with facility representative Liliana Velasquez. Appeal rights and a copy of the report were provided to facility representative Liliana Velasquez.