Incident investigation·March 10, 2025

On 3/10/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) German Negrete made an unannounced visit for the purpose of completing/closing a Case Management - Incident inspection . Today LPA met with Center Director Kathryn Dean. LPA informed Director the purpose for todays inspection. LPA did a walk through of the Child Care Center(CCC) with the Center Director. LPA observed at the time of the walk-through 39 children and 6 staff. On 2/13/2025, Director contacted Community Care Licensing (CCL) to self-report the following unusual incident: at approximately 8:15 AM during a rainy day, Teacher#1 heard screaming "help help help" from the parking lot. Teacher#1 went outside to assist another Teacher#2(substitute for the Sunflower Classroom) who had fallen in the parking lot. Teacher#1 left two children(C1,C2) unattended in classroom#10, another Teacher#3 went in to room#10 to supervise the two children who were playing with play dough 2-3 minuets . Center staff were not aware two children were left unsupervised. During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed staff and conducted a children's file review. Also LPA conducted/completed parent interviews(see LIC812). LPA confirmed LIC624 written unusual incident report was submitted by Director on 2/13/2025 via email. LPA verified Director followed reporting requirements as outlined in Title 22 Californian Code of Regulations(CCR) As mentioned LPA interviewed Director and staff. Through these interviews LPA confirmed teacher#1 who supervised C1 and C2 in the classroom (#10) left the children unsupervised for 2 to3 minutes LPA determined CCC did not follow section 101229 (Responsibility for providing care and supervision) in Title 22 California Code of Regulations. Continued on LIC809-C As mentioned, LPA conducted parent interviews. The parent interviews revealed that the CCC notified the parents of C1 and C2 about the incident that left C1 and C2 without care and supervision.. Through parent and staff interviews, LPA verified , staff and Director followed the guidelines listed under 'Observations of a Child' (101626.3(b)) in Title 22 CCR. Today CCC will receive a technical violation(See LIC9102) Exit interview was conducted and report was read to Director Kathryn dean. Notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.