Incident investigation·April 21, 2021

On 04/15/2021 at 11:38am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samantha Salunga conducted an unannounced virtual inspection to follow-up on a possible lack of care and supervision incident that occurred on 02/11/2021. Due to COVID-19, an unannounced tele-inspection was conducted using Face Time to tour the facility with Aimee Schmidt, Site Coordinator. LPA observed Ms. Schmidt supervising a total of 5 children in Room 26. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed today. The incident was self-reported by the facility regarding a day care child who sustained three broken bones in his foot. Interviews were conducted with several staff members and children and confidential information was obtained throughout the investigation. Based on information obtained during the investigation, the agency could not substantiate lack of care and supervision during the incident. No violations were noted from the incident per CCR, Title 22 regulations governing child care centers. An exit interview was conducted, and appeal rights were provided to facility representative. A notice of site visit was provided and to be posted at the facility for 30 days and failure to keep it posted will result in a $100 civil penalty. A copy of this report and appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) were reviewed during inspection and will be e-mailed to Ms. Schmidt. Ms. Schmidt was advised that acknowledgement of the receipt of the report is to be received within twenty-four hours.