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25 | On 09/21/2023 at 3:00 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katrina Chicote conducted an Unannounced Case Management inspection to follow up on an incident that was reported to the Department. Upon arrival, LPA disclosed purpose of inspection and met with Principal, Ernestine Lara, who provided LPA a tour of the facility inside and outside. Census was taken.
On 09/12/2023, an unusual incident report was made to The Department regarding a child who had left the facility and entered into a classroom at the nearby elementary school campus. The facility reported this incident to the Department within 24 hours and submitted a written report within seven days fulfilling Title 22 Reporting Requirements.
During this inspection, LPA interviewed Principal and child's teacher. Both interviews state that they did not see the child leave the classroom and confirm no staff observed child leave. Interview with classroom teacher states she realized child was missing when she conducted head count during transition time, she radioed that a child was missing concurrently when elementary staff called to state that they had located child in the classroom. Principal states they typically have a teacher right by the door but in this case, staff had momentarily left door posting. Principal states as a response to incident they have updated their protocols to make sure doors are no longer held ajar by magnet, which is what allowed the child to push the door open and leave. Per Principal, updated policy is now that doors are to remain closed and locked with staff having a key or a key hung by door. LPA observed key and sign in/out sheet for key by door and door to be completely closed at time of inspection.
Based on the interviews conducted and information obtained, LPA determined there was a lack of supervision that resulted in the child leaving the classroom which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care. Per Principal, training was provided to staff on new policy.
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