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25 | On 03/06/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala, conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection at the above facility. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA met with Site Supervisor, Marife Adriano who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 19 children in care. The purpose of the inspection is to follow up on an unusual incident report that occurred on 03/01/2023 and was filed with the department on 03/01/2023. The report was filed in a timely manner.
Brief summary: On 03/01/2023 at approximately 8:30AM, Child #1 (C1) and Child #2 (C2) were left in preschool classroom #1 unattended for approximately 30 seconds by staff #1 (S1). C1 and C2 were found by Staff #2 (S2).
During this inspection, LPA interviewed S2, C1 and reviewed video footage of the incident.
During interviews, it was disclosed that S2 was assisting S1 to look for C1. While looking for C1, S2 discovered that C2 was also missing. During the time of the incident S1 had 4 children in her care. LPA interviewed C2 who stated he was alone with C1. After reviewing video surveillance footage, C1 and C2 were left unattended for approximately 33 seconds in the classroom. LPA did not interview S1 as she was not present at the facility and LPA attempted to interview C1 but was unable to.
Based on interviews conducted and observation, the facility is being cited a Type A deficiency under Ttitle 22 Regulation, Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision 101229(a)(1), please see LIC809D.
A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). |