Incident investigation·June 6, 2024

On 6/6/24 @ 11:30am, an inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nicolette Cunningham in response to an unusual incident that was self-reported by the administrative secretary. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) was notified within 24 hours and unusual incident report was sent in writing within the 7 days as required. The incident occurred on 6/3/24 at approximately 10:30am when children and staff transitioned from the classroom to the outside play area. The school secretary reported that the incident occurred when Staff 1 left to pick up lunch from the school cafeteria. While on the playground, Staff 2 noticed three children (C1-C3) were missing from the group of 14 children. Staff 2 went to look for the children and found C1 in the bathroom and C2 and C3 outside close to the parking lot behind a tree. C2 and C3 were outside the fenced area which is approximately five to ten feet from the parking lot. LPA photographed the two areas the children were found (photograph 1 & 2). Staff estimate the children were without supervision for less than five minutes. The following violation of the California Code of Regulations, Tittle 22: Division 12 was observed: Absence of supervision resulting in two children wandering outside. see LIC 809D. *Continued on 809D LPA Cunningham informed the facility representative Amanda Elsemore that this report dated 6/6/24 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Cunningham informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 6/6/24 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the administrative secretary. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.