Incident investigation·July 18, 2023

On July 18, 2023 at 4:02 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Villanueva made an unannounced inspection to initiate a complaint investigation. There were 75 children with19 staff. During the tour of the facility with Director, Catherine Rutledge. LPA observed 2 children behind storage units next to fence in the outdoor area. Staff were not aware children went behind the storage units. A child placed his body in between 2 of the units. LPA asked Director if children were allowed to be there. Director responded no and informed teachers of the 2 children behind the storage units. The children were not in view of the staff. Notice of Site Visit has been posted (LIC9213). The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted with Director, Catherine Rutledge. A copy of the Appeal Rights (LIC 9058 FAS 01/16) were given and explained. Licensee’s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Web site address to obtain forms, review quarterly updates, review Title 22 & Health & Safety Codes is: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing The following deficiencies are being cited in accordance to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. Please refer to LIC809D for documentation of deficiencies cited: A type B citation is being issued under Section 101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision