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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Torrence conducted a case management inspection to follow up on a self-report unusual incident that was submitted to CCL Regional Licensing Office on 11/24/2021. It was reported by Amy Valentin, Lead Teacher. Per Mrs. Valentin, the unusual incident occurred on 11/23/2021, at 11:15 a.m.
Mrs. Valentin stated the following: Staff #1 notified the director that she found the child in the classroom by himself. Staff #1 reported children went outside at around 11:15 a.m. and was found by Staff #1 at 11:23 a.m. in classroom D by himself. Mrs. Valentin stated the classroom video footage was reviewed by the District Manager and it confirmed child was left in the classroom for about 8 minutes.
During today's inspection LPA Torrence met with Director Andrea Silva and tour the facility. There were 55 children present; with five staff supervising. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances. During today's inspection staff members were interviewed and stated the following:
Staff #1 reported she went to the classroom to get her belongings and saw child standing alone at the front door of the classroom. Staff #2 reported thought child had passed her to go outside to play, after the face to name check and did not notice child had went back in the classroom, until Staff #1 found child in the classroom alone.
LPA was unable to review the video footage as it is kept at the district office; however, the District Manager did review the video and confirmed child was left in the classroom alone.
Based on LPA’s interviews conducted with staff and video footage, the following deficiency is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Section 101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The deficiency is being cited on the attached 809D. |