Follow-up·November 17, 2022

On 11/17/2022; Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Pete Hernandez, made a case management inspection in response to an unusual incident that was self-reported to Licensing by Regional Director, Kathy Abady, on 4/26/22. LPA explained the purpose of the subsequent visit to the Temporary Site Supervisor Beatriz Martinez and explained the purpose of the visit. The Unusual Incident Report was regarding the following: C1 and C2 reported inappropriate touching occurred between them; however, based on their statements, it was unclear whether this occurred during public school hours at Nimitz Elementary School or at Catalyst Kids (after-school program). C1 reported there were multiple incidents; however, C2 reported only one incident. C2 said that there was a child named C3 who was with them when she and C1 inappropriately touched their private areas; however, teachers reported this C3 was never a part of their program, they never seen or met her, and C3 was a student at Nimitz Elementary School. Staff reported they did not observe inappropriate interactions between child C2 and child C1 while under their supervision. Children and parents interviewed did not report inappropriate behaviors or concerns either. Since the event cannot be proven or disproved the reported incident is considered unsubstantiated, which means Based on the LPA\342\200\231s and IB's, investigation Bureau's, observations , interview statements and information obtained throughout the investigation, the incident report issue is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Although the reported incident may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the reported Incident findings are UNSUBSTANTIATED. No Deficiencies have been cited. Exit interview conducted with The Director, Beatriz Martinez. Copies of this report were provided to the Director. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED ON OR ADJACENT TO THE INTERIOR SIDE OF THE MAIN DOOR INTO THE FACILITY FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS.