Incident investigation·May 9, 2023

On May 9, 2023 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susana Martinez conducted an unannounced Case Management- Incident inspection. LPA met with Site Director Teresa Martinez and advised her the purpose of the inspection. LPA was provided with a tour of the facility inside and outside. At the time of inspection there were 43 children present along with 9 fingerprint cleared adults. On 4/25/2023, Site Supervisor Teresa Martinez contacted Community Care Licensing (CCL) to self-report an incident involving a child (C1) who was left alone outside. Child was reportedly crying and left unattended for about 7 minutes. Child was found alone by a neighboring facility (CDR-Colonia). LPA Martinez reviewed the Catalyst Kids Daily Staff- Child Ratio Counts log for the week of 04/24/2023- 04/28/2023. LPA was not able to confirm that the children were accounted for on Tuesday April 25th. LPA asked site Director how she can prove children were accounted for on 4/25/23 by looking at the log, Director stated "you can't by looking at the log". Director states teachers highlight the children's names upon arrival and upon pick-up the child's name is crossed off, if a child is absent an "X" is placed next to the child's name. Site Director states all staff received Supervision Training, reviewed and signed the Supervision and Responsibilities Policy from Catalyst Kids and are conducting name-to-face count when transitioning. LPA obtained a copy of the Training Sign-In Sheet along with Health & Safety Facilitation Notes for Staff Meetings. Director admits C1 was left unaccounted for and without supervision of a teacher for a period of over 5 minutes. LPA determined that the incident was true and did occur. Given the facility's account of the incident when reporting it to CCL and how they addressed the incident, LPA deemed the facility's actions were appropriate. Continued on 809-C The following CCR, Title 22, Division 12 regulation was discussed: 101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision A Type B deficiency was cited during today's inspection . Deficiency can be found on the attached 809-D. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Director Teresa Martinez.