Incident investigation·April 21, 2026

On April 21, 2026, at 4:06 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection regarding a self - reported incident. LPA met with Facility Representative Verenicia Chavez and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor of the facility. There were 18 children present, 14 of whom are 18 to 36 months with six (6) staff members. Facility Representative reported that on March 19, 2026, at approximately 11:44 AM, there was an alleged absence of supervision involving Child #1 (C1). Facility Representative stated that it was reported that C1 was observed laying on their stomach on the floor in the classroom choking on a round wooden toy. Facility Representative stated that C1 laid next to Staff #1 (S1) who was sitting on the floor inside of the classroom allegedly sleeping. Facility Representative stated that during the time of the incident there were three staff member present in the classroom with four children. Interviews were conducted with the facility representative and staff members. Daycare children were not interviewed due to age. LPA reviewed and obtained copies of facility roster, sign in/ sign sheet and video footage of the classroom. It was reported to Facility Representative Verenicia Chavez that S1 was sleeping while sitting on the floor supervising a daycare child in the classroom. S1 denied that they were sleeping or that their eyes were closed while C1 lay on their stomach on a blanket on the floor next to S1 playing with a toy. S1 stated that they did not hear any sounds coming from C1, indicating that they were choking or coughing. S1 stated that two other staff members were present in the classroom during the time of the alleged incident. See LIC 809C Continuation... Staff #2 (S2) denied observing S1 sleeping or hearing C1 choking and stated that their back was turned away from S1 due to assisting another daycare during the time of the incident. Staff #3 (S3) disclosed that S1 was observed asleep while sitting on the floor next to C1. S3 stated that C1 was observed coughing and choking. S3 stated that C1 was not assessed for choking or picked up from the floor area due to after removing the toy from C1's mouth, the choking subsided. LPA reviewed video footage and observed S1 sitting on the floor in the classroom with their back against the wall. C1 was observed laying on blanket located on the floor on their stomach next to S1. C1 was observed playing with a round wooden toy that had pieces sticking out around the perimeter of the toy. LPA was unable to determine if S1’s eyes were closed while they sat on the floor next to C1. LPA was unable to determine if C1 was choking or coughing. It is noted that the video footage has no audio. S3 was observed walking over to S1 and C1 and removing the toy from C1’s grasp. S3 did not assess C1 or pick C1 up from the floor after observing C1 choking. Upon S3, walking over to the area where S1 and C1 were in the classroom, S1 immediately looked down at C1. Based on LPA’s review of video footage, interviews with the facility representative and staff members, it is determined that no violations occurred. LPA provided the LIC 811 Confidential Names List to Facility Representative. No deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative Verenicia Chavez.