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25 | On January 17th, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA’s) Miguel Herrera and Julio Rodriguez conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPA's met with Director Barbara Daniel. The purpose of today's inspection was to gather more information regarding an unusual incident reported to Community Care Licensing on January 8th, 2025.
During today’s inspection, LPA’s interviewed Director Barbara Daniel, several staff members, and a child. Interviews were conducted in order gather more details regarding the unusual report submitted involving a child sustaining a accidental scratch during an incident with a teacher where a child was exhibiting challenging behaviors in the classroom. LPA’s visited the classroom and observed the teacher/child ratios are maintained, and adequate supervision is being provided. Director and staff interviewed explained the facility policy regarding handling challenging behaviors. Director and staff interviewed explained redirection techniques applied at the facility such as visual cues and utilizing timers during transition times. The facility also practices a hands-off approach towards responding to challenging behaviors. Additionally, the facility has provided the child’s parents with resources to address the child’s needs. Although the incident occurred, it was determined to be an isolated incident and staff took appropriate measures to address the incident following appropriate policies, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiency is being cited during today’s inspection.
Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Director Barbara Daniel. Appeal rights were provided.
This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.
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