Follow-up on corrections·October 11, 2021

A visit was conducted in response to an unusual incident that was self-reported in a timely manner by Kelsey Porter, the licensee. The incident occurred on 9/27/21 at about 2:30pm. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) was notified within 24 hours and unusual incident report was sent in writing within the 7 days as required. Licensee reported that a child (C1) had gone through the front door and walked away from the home. LPA Mendez conducted interviews with staff and parent and it was corroborated that (C1) was not under the supervision during the incident. Staff #1 (S1) was near the living room, changing a child in the changing area and children were napping in the daycare room which is away from the living room. (S1) stated that (C1) was supposed to be napping in the living room because (C1) was not feeling well and was separated from the other children. (S1) had received a knock on the door and the neighbors had brought (C1) over, (C1) was found walking on the side of street, two houses down from the daycare home. (S1) received (C1) from neighbors and (C1) can be heard crying on the video of the doorbell alarm that was provided by licensee. Police were called during the incident and a police log was provided. LPA Mendez interviewed parent (P1), (P1) stated that they were informed that their child (C1) had escaped through the front door and were called by licensee, (P1) stated they received a copy of the unusual incident report and a copy of the police log. Licensee stated they were not at the home of the time during the incident. Licensee and S1 stated that child was gone for an estimated time of 5 minutes. Absence of supervision resulting in a child wandering away from the childcare. The following violation of the California Code of Regulations, Tittle 22: Division 12 was observed: see LIC 809D. Reports citing Type A violations are to be provided to parents/guardians of children currently in enrolled should sign LIC 9227 form and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today\342\200\231s visit.