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25 | On 10/15/2026 at 8:25AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luis Gomez met with Director, Katie Pieruccini. The purpose of the visit was explained and was for an unannounced- case management inspection for an unusual incident, submitted to the Department on 9/15/2026. Present was director, and 3 staff, 7 guardians, supervising 10 children. LPA inspected facility for health and safety hazards.
During today’s inspection, LPA conducted interviews with director and staff.
Per incident report, on 9/14/2026, at 1:50PM., child in care (C1) was inside the art room when parent/volunteer left the child alone, entering outside hallway space. The child (C1) then left the art room through the bathroom/ off-limit area (kitchen) door, and past the entry gate. Per director, child was stopped by their parent/ volunteer shortly after. Per director, child (C1) was unsupervised for approximately 1-2 minutes.
The director stated since this incident, she has discussed with staff the importance of constant supervision of children in care. Per director, the facility has installed an additional safety lock on bathroom/ off-limit area door.
As a result of the occurrence of this incident, a violation of Title 22 Division 12 of Ca. Code of Regulations was observed, and deficiency was cited on the attached 809D. An exit interview was discussed with Director. A copy of this report with the appeal rights was provided, and signature of this form acknowledges receipt of these documents.
This report must be made available in facility for public review. The notice of site visit were given and must remain posted for 30 days. The director was advised to contact the Community Care Licensing Office, M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm, 650-266-8800 or 1-844-538-8766. Website: www.ccld.ca.gov
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