Incident investigation·July 24, 2024

On 7/24/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Veronica Diaz and David Roman conducted a Case management incident inspection at the Child Care Center (CCC), for the purpose of following up on the report of an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received by the Department on 4/23/2024. Specifically, the incident involved children in care, C1 stated C2 touched them inappropriately . LPAs met with Family Service Specialist (FSS) Norma Mata due to the site being closed for the summer. LPAs were able to do a tour and discuss the purpose of today's inspection. FSS provided us with the Site Managers Cindy Ayala phone number LPAs interviewed Site Manager over the phone. LPAs notes 0 children and 1 staff were present during inspection. Site Manager stated ratio for 4/18/2024 was 16 children and 3 staff. Site Manager stated C1 told parent that C2 touched them inappropriately on the play yard no staff witnessed the incident, Staff contacted parent. Site Supervisor stated they talked to C1 parent and assured them CCC is doing everything they can to provided health and safety to all the children in care. Site Manager reported CCC has conducted investigation and made proper updates to ensure this incident does not occur again. CONT 809-C LPA investigated this incident and based interview with Site Supervisor, parent interview, record reviews and LPA personal observation CCC acted quickly and appropriately to the incident. CCC provided training to children (interface presentation) My Body Belongs To Me to support children's awareness and education. During today\342\200\231s inspection no deficiencies issued. Exit interview and review of report was conducted with Site Manager Cyndi Ayala Notice of Site visit was provided and must remain posted for the next 30 days.