Incident investigation·May 20, 2026

On May 20, 2026 at 11:42 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth George conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection. LPA met with Site Supervisor Maria Arambula and discussed the purpose of the inspection which was to follow up on an incident reported to the Department on 5/5/26 as required as well as incidents reported on 5/6/26 & 5/15/26. LPA in the company of the site supervisor toured the facility inside and outside. During the inspection, LPA observed 3 staff providing care to 15 children. On 4/24/26 Child was brought inside the classroom by Teacher 1 to use the restroom and left with Teacher 2 whom was directed to bring child out once child was done using the restroom. Teacher 2 forgot about child and went outside to help with transition. Family services advocate noticed child inside and brought child outside. Child was left unattended inside the classroom for approximately one minute. The cook was in the kitchen at the time of the incident, although was unaware of the child being inside the classroom. Child was not in distress at the time of the incident. On 5/6/26 Child 1 went to take a toy from child 2 (child 1 and child 2 listed within the incident report). Child 2 said no and child 1 responded by grabbing child 2’s face. Child 2 then grabbed child 1’s face and scratched on the face and jaw. Children are either receiving services currently or are in the process of receiving services. Children were talked to and parents were advised of the incident. On 5/15/26 child 1 was teasing child 2 (as listed within incident report) and child 2 scratched child 1 in the face. Children involved are either receiving services and/ or are in the process of receiving services. Children were talked to and parents were advised of the incident. One type B citation is being issued during today’s visit and can be found on the attached LIC 809-D. Exit interview conducted, notice of site visit given, appeal rights were provided and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor, Maria Arambula.