Incident investigation·March 7, 2025

On March 7,2025 at 9:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Veronica Diaz and Cynthia Alvarez conducted an unannounced Case Management- incident inspection. LPAs met with Director Shannon Meyerson and advised them the purpose of the inspection. LPAs were provided a tour of the facility. At the time of inspection there were 42 children in the care of 11 staff. On 2/20/2025, Director Shannon Meyerson contacted Community Care Licensing (CCL) to self-report an incident of a parent who witness a Staff (S1) on 11/19/24, remove a child (C1) from a play structure aggressively. The parent (P1) visually observed the incident in the yard. Director states S1 was written up for the incident. This incident was not reported to the Department in a timely manner. Director further reported that on 02/12/25, several teachers and the church Pastor observed S1 pulling children from the upper arms, wrists, and pulling on a few occasions. Interviews determined, (S1) was placed on administrative leave on 02/24/2025. Interviews and documents reviewed by LPA, show S1 employment was terminated on 03/03/2025. LPA conducted file reviews and interviews with current staff. The facility acknowledged they are being transparent and ensuring the safety of the children in their care. Due to further interviews this incident report investigation is pending. LPA requested a copy of roster and documents listed on LIC812 During today’s inspection the no deficiencies were issued: 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Shannon Meyerson.