Incident investigation·April 12, 2024

On 4/12/2024, at 1:20pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced case management inspection regarding a self - reported incident. LPA met with Director, Jennifer Ruiz Quintero discussed the purpose of the inspection, and proceeded to tour the facility. There were 29 napping children, eight (8) of whom are ages 18 to 36 months present with five (5) staff. On 2/15/2024, the director self- reported an incident regarding a personal rights violation involving Child 1 (C1). Per Director, the incident occurred on 2/14/2024 at about 3:30pm. Interviews were conducted with the director and staff. Authorized representative for C1 was not available for an interview. LPA reviewed and obtained facility sign in sheets dated 2/14/2024 for infant room 1 . On 2/14/2024, Staff 1(S1) stated that she retrieved a bottle from the bottle warmer in the infant room 1 in preparation for a child’s feeding. S1 stated that she gave the bottle to Staff 2 (S2). S2 stated that she took the bottle from S1 without reviewing the label on the bottle. S2 admitted that she gave C1, one ounce of breast milk from a bottle belonging to Child 2 (C2). Director and staff stated there were five (5) children present with two staff during the time of the incident. S2 stated that she reported the incident to Staff 3 (S3) upon her returning from break. S3 reported the incident to director. The parents of C1 and C2 were notified immediately and per director no medical attention was not required for C1. Interviews were conducted with the director and staff. Based on interviews and documentation, it was determined that the facility staff violated the personal rights of C1. See LIC 809C Continuation... Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, deficiency is being cited. See LIC809 D. Per Director, an investigation was conducted and S1 and S2 were reprimanded. Director has conducted training with staff and implemented bottle feeding procedures in the infant classrooms. Exit interview conducted with Director, Jennifer Ruiz Quintero and a copy of this report, Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were given. Notice of Site Visit is required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.