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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rita Ramos conducted an unannounced case management inspection due to an incident that occurred on 08/10/21. LPA met with Natasha Jackson, Early Learning Center Manager, and Rhoshanda Vantura, Teacher, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 4 children and 2 staff present upon arrival.
The purpose of the visit was to follow-up on an incident that was reported to the department.
LPA conducted interviews and obtained documentation during this visit.
The incident that occurred on 08/10/21, was reported to the Department on 08/10/21, via telephone. The facility reported the Unusual Incident to the Department within the required 24 hours of occurrence.
Information reported to the Department indicated that Child #1 drank from Staff #3's drinking cup.
Based upon information received from the interviews conducted and documentation obtained it was determined that Child #1 was not supervised when they managed to get a hold of Staff #3's drink. Interviews conducted were unclear as to whether or not Child #1 actually drank from the cup or if Child #1 only placed their mouth on the cup. The incident poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
The following deficiency listed on the attached deficiency page is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22.
The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Exit interview was conducted with Natasha Jackson, Early Learning Center Manager, including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures.
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