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25 | On 7/18/24 at 8:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Garcia conducted an unannounced case management- visit in regard to a self-reported incident reported on 6/26/2024. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director, Marietta Gilliard. LPA informed director about the purpose of the visit and conducted a walk through of the facility. LPA observed 28 preschool children with 7 staff. A review of staff criminal clearance 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 or exemptions.
On 6/26/24 a self-reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) was filed with the Licensing Office. The facility reported C1 was found in Room 1, by S1 unaccompanied by a teacher while all classrooms were outside. Between 11:45am-11:50am, they left the yard and went into classroom 1 by themselves. S2 and S3 provided statements saying they saw him walking up the ramp and thought C1 was going with S4 to the bathroom. C1 walked past S4 and went to the room 1 by himself. There were 25 children on the yard 4 teachers, 1 in the bathroom with S4. Per director, there are no cameras on the premises.
During today’s visit, LPA obtained sign in/out sheets from 6/25/24, staff statements, facility plan of action, policy handbook, LIC 624, interviewed 3 staff and director. Based on interviews, evidence provided, inspection physical plant of the site and and investigation, the information revealed lack of supervision. Per staff and director interviews, on 6/25/24 C1 walked from the outdoor area to Room 1 and was left unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes. S1 found C1 at around 11:50am. According to Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Section 3, Chapter 4, (1) Type A deficiency will be cited today. See attached LIC 809D.
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