Incident investigation·June 16, 2023

On 06/16/23, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Giovani Gonzalez and German Negrete made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Case Management inspection. LPAs met with Director Catherine Rutledge to discuss an incident that was self reported to Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) office by phone on 03/24/2023. LPAs toured the facility and interviewed the Director. At the time of inspection there were 89 children along with 26 staff. On 03/24/23 at parent contacted Director and then Director informed CCLD that Child 1 (C1) was hit in the mouth by Staff 1 (S1). LPAs interviewed Director. Director stated that they put S1 on administrative leave and conducted an investigation. Director stated that none of the teachers present saw anything out of the ordinary. Director also stated that that S1 denies hitting C1 on the mouth. C1 no longer attends facility and left on good terms. Given that the incident can not be confirmed to have happened, no deficiencies are being issued as a result of this incident. Notice of site visit was given, and should remain posted for a minimum of 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report reviewed with Director Catherine Rutledge.