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25 | On 5/16/2023 at approximately 9:30 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced Case Management – Incident inspection related to a self-reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) submitted on 4/18/2023. Upon arrival, LPA met with Rossana M. Astraquillo, Principal, and explained the purpose of the visit.
LPA observed 92 children in care supervised by 15 staff members.
According to the UIR, on 4/18/2023 Child 1 (C1) had an accident in the classroom and needed to be changed. C1 did not want anyone to assist and facility called mom to pick up child. Mom contacted the school after pickup and and spoke to the teacher to let her know that C1 had stated a “fat tall man wanted to help him in the bathroom”. Teacher informed mom that classroom does not have any male teachers in the classroom and only female staff members assist in the bathroom routine. Mom wanted to address the concern because C1 repeated the statement. Teacher assured mom who assisted in the classroom. While she spoke with mom, Assistant walked by mom and C1, and that’s when C1 stated “that’s the man that wanted to help me”. Principal contacted LAPD and was instructed to handle the situation administratively. Staff and child were interviewed by Principal. Principal completed a full investigation.
During today’s inspection, LPA interviewed Principal, children and staff members. LPA requested the following: Child Care Roster (LIC 9040) and Personnel Report (LIC 500). At this time, further investigation is needed.
An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report (LIC 809) and Notice of Site Visit were provided to Principal Rossana Astraquillo. |