Incident investigation·October 9, 2024

An unannounced case management inspection was conducted today at 8:10am by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sydney Sims. LPA met with licensee Charity Alcala. In response to an Unusual Incident Report received by the Department on 10/2/24 in regards to an inappropriate interaction between children C1 - C2. The licensee was interviewed on at 10/2/24 at 3:03pm and 1 0/9/24 at 8 :36am and stated that on 10/2/24 at 10:10am an inappropriate interaction between child C1 - C2 occurred outside while the Licensee was helping other children get their shoes on. One child was interviewed on 10/9/24 and was unable to provide any information regarding the situation. During today\342\200\231s inspection, the facility was toured , and LPA requested copy of Roster. LPA observed 5 children in care. Based on interviews and reports received further investigation is needed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Charity Alcala. Appeal Rights were provided.