Incident investigation·May 5, 2025

On 5/5/25, at 1:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shane Loftus conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection of the above-mentioned Child Care Center (CCC) as a follow up to a self-reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received by the Department on 2/28/25. Circumstances of the UIR involved a child, C1, being left unattended in the play yard. The LPA met with Ruby Alcantar, Director of the CCC, and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA notes 9 children are on site during the inspection along with 3 teachers. LPA discussed the incident with the Director and teacher (S1) who was present during the incident. Interviews confirmed C1 was left in the play yard after children and staff transitioned to the classroom for lunch. CCC staff conducted a count of children while they were entering the classroom. C1 was reportedly left unattended for one to two minutes at most prior to being discovered on a play structure in the play yard. Based on interviews, LPA notes staff followed protocol, C1 was left unattended momentarily, and C1 was not injured or harmed during the incident. LPA notes C1 no longer attends the CCC due to the parent’s needing child care past CCC’s operating hours. No deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection. LPA provided a Notice of Site Visit which is to be posted as required by H&S Code Sec.1596.817. The Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days or a civil penalty $100.00 may apply.