Incident investigation·October 27, 2025

On 10/27/2025, at 3:20pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection to follow up on a self- reported incident. LPA met with Facility Representative, Celia Carrizosa and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor of the facility. Days and hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 6:00am to 6:00pm. There were 54 children present, 12 of whom are school age with five staff members including Facility Representative. Facility Representative reported that on 9/19/2025, at approximately 2:23pm, she transported 10 children from three separate public schools to the facility in a nine passenger van. Facility Representative admitted that she exceeded the vehicle manufacturer\342\200\231s seating capacity of no more than nine passengers. Facility Representative stated that Child #1, (C1) was the additional child that was picked up and admitted that the child was transported to the facility without being secured in a seat belt. Interviews were conducted with the facility representative, staff, daycare children, including C1 and the authorized representative for C1. Facility Representative stated that C1's authorized representative was notified of the incident. LPA obtained a copy of facility roster, personnel report, bus child supervision record, related documentation and the vehicle manufacturer information. In addition, LPA inspected the nine passenger van. LPA's interview with C1's authorized representative determined that she was not aware of the incident involving C1 until 10/20/2025. Daycare children interviewed disclosed that C1 was not properly restrained while being transported to the facility in the nine passenger van. See LIC 809C Continuation... Based on Facility\342\200\231s Representative\342\200\231s own admission, it was determined that on 9/19/2025, 10 children were transported from three separate public schools to the facility in a nine passenger van which exceed the manufacturer\342\200\231s seating capacity. Facility Representative admitted that C1 sat between to other daycare children on the van and was not secured in a seat belt. Interview conducted with C1's authorized representative confirmed that she was not notified of the incident until 30 days after the incident occurred. Facility Representative stated that she has been retrained on bus safety and has been suspended from operating the van for six months. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 809D. LPA informed Facility Representative, Celia Carrizosa that this report dated October 27, 2025, documents two (2) Type A citations, which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA informed Facility Representative, Celia Carrizosa to provide a copy of this licensing report dated October 27, 2025, that documents two (2) 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. LPA provided Facility Representative, Celia Carrizosa with form LIC 9224. A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given to Facility Representative, Celia Carrizosa and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. LPA observed LIC 9213 was posted. Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was provided. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Celia Carrizosa.