Incident investigation·May 9, 2025

On 5/9/25 at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Keturah Lane and Juan Carlos Valdez conducted an unannounced case management visit to follow up on an unusual incident reported that occurred on Friday 4/25/25. Director was notified of the incident on 4/28/25. Upon arrival, LPAs were greeted by Director Gloria Sanchez and proceeded to tour the facility. LPAs observed a total of 65 children with the following ratios: Room 1 (toddlers) had 6 children with staff members Likaa Ali Mohamad and Yolanda "Yolle" Neal Room 2 (toddlers) had 7 children with staff members Elizabeth "Beth" Koether and Leticia Lopez Room 3 had 16 children with staff members Spencer Harris and Sawsan Abdul Amir Room 4 had 13 children with staff members Maria Garcia and Silvia Huerta Room 5 had 12 children with staff member Huda Al-Shaikhli Room 6 had 11 children with staff members Tamara Winstone and Kimberly Villa The unusual incident report stated that a staff member (S1) pushed child (C1). During this visit, LPAs interviewed children and staff members. LPAs also obtained a video recording of the unusual incident on 4/25/25. LPAs observed S1 was frustrated by sudden body movement, throwing a cot, grabbing a child's arm and rushing the children physically. Based upon video footage obtained and interviews conducted with staff and children, there is sufficient evidence that S1 pushed the child causing C1 to fall on the floor. C1 was not injured as a result. C1 was not present at the facility during the inspection today and was not interviewed. S1 is no longer at the facility. Director stated they notified parents of C1 regarding the incident. See LIC809D for Type B deficiency cited. Notice of site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Gloria Sanchez.