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25 | On 4/5/2022 at 2:10P.M., Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Luis J. Gomez met with Director, Laurice Alolor. The purpose of today's inspection was explained and is in response to an incident that had occurred on February 16, 2022. Incident was self- reported to the department by facility management and involved a preschool child who was left alone in facility's outdoor play yard. Present was the director and 2 staff supervising 17 children. All children present had been properly signed in. LPA inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, with director for health and safety hazards.
During the inspection, LPA performed observations, interviewed staff and site director.
During interview with director, it was reported that on 2/16/2022 at 11:25A.M., during classroom transition, day-care child, C1, was left alone in the facility's outdoor play yard. Per staff, C1, was brought inside after two minutes. Director stated she immediately notified child’s authorized representatives and all parents.
On 2/23/2022, in response to the incident, facility conducted policy training with all site personnel. During training, director and staff reviewed regulation regarding child supervision and best practice strategies during classroom transitions. Copies of the staff- signed policy acknowledgements and meeting notes were submitted to LPA during today's inspection.
Director stated she will ensure she and all classroom staff, are conducting thorough child counts, especially after classroom transitions.
As a result of the occurrence of this incident, a violation of the Title 22 Division 12 of Ca. Code of Regulations was observed, and deficiency was cited on the attached 809D. An exit interview was conducted with Director. A copy of this report with the appeal rights was provided, and signature of this form acknowledges receipt of these documents.
Notice of Site Visit for was provided during inspection.
This report must be available in the facility for public review. Director was advised any additional questions to call Office, M-F, 8am-5pm, 650-266-8800 or 1-844-538-8766. Website: www.cdss.ca.gov |