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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Austin Estrada conducted an unannounced case management inspection. This inspection is to follow up on an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) that was received by Monterey Park South West Child Care Regional Office on 2/28/23. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director, Yolanda Lopez, and informed her of the purpose for the visit. Director provided LPA a tour of the facility. LPA observed 10 children and one teacher in room 3A, 13 children and two teachers in room 1A, and seven children and one teacher in room 4B.
On 2/28/23, an unusual incident report was made to the department regarding an incident that occurred on 2/22/23 which involved a child (C1) who stated that they were “touched in their private part” in the restroom and during nap time. LPA conducted interviews and received pertinent documents such as children's files and staff files. LPA was unable to conduct all interviews who observed incident due to not being present during this inspection. Due to insufficient information being available at this time, a follow up visit will be required at a later date.
Staff did not follow the required protocol in terms of reporting requirements as the 2/22/23 incident was not reported to Child Care Licensing within the required 24 hours. Director was advised that unusual incidents shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. Based on the LPA’s observations, the following deficiency listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiency that is being cited needs to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. Deficiencies include one type B violation for staff not reporting the Unusal Incident to the Department within the required 24 hours.
Exit interview conducted with Director, Yolanda Lopez. Appeal rights discussed and explained.
The notice of site inspection must remain posted for a period 30 day during hours of operation. Failure to maintain posting will result in a civil penalty of $100.00 dollars.
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