Incident investigation·March 28, 2025

On 03/28/25 at approximately 8:45am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Krenn arrived at the facility for a case management visit following up on an Unusual Incident (UIR) that the facility self reported on 03/17/25. LPA met with the Assistant Director Zac Oldenberg, Associate Head of School for Academics Sara Poplack, Associate Head of School Olana Khan and explained the purpose of today's visit. Later the Head of the School, Diane Rosenberg joined the meeting. In addition to the administrative staff, LPA observed nine teachers and 55 preschool children (ages 3-5) LPA did a physical plant inspection, which included four classrooms, an outdoor play area, and a multi-purpose room. LPA did not find any areas of non-compliance. Based on the facility's investigation they think that the incident occurred on January 23, 2025. The incident involved one child (C1) and one substitute teacher (T1). C1 reported the event to their parents some time after it happened. The day after the C1 told their parents on 02/12/25, the parents reported the incident to the school. The facility investigated the matter conducting interviews with all the parties involved. The facility concluded that both sides of the story could be true. C1 claimed that T1 had intentionally violated their personal rights, T1 has stated that the interaction had been accidental. LPA inquired why the facility did not contact licensing in a timely matter. The facility said that they had reported to a different agency and was told by that agency, that the agency would contact licensing. Page 2 LPA said that it is not uncommon for people to sometimes mistakenly report to that agency. LPA explained the jurisdiction of each agency, so the staff was clear on the difference. LPA gave an example regarding when an event at school would need to be reported to the other agency. In that case, the school still needs to contact licensing. LPA reminded the school that it is always the school's responsibility to contact licensing. LPA also reviewed the section 101212 of Title 22, Division 12, Reporting Requirements with the facility to ensure that they understand the requirement of that regulation. The staff expressed appreciation for the clarity that the LPA provided. LPA did not issue any citations during this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview was conducted with Head of the School, Diane Rosenberg.