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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Joseph Macias, conducted an unannounced Case Management/ Incident Inspection in response to an unusual incident that the facility self reported to Community Care Licensing (CCL). LPA met with Sonia Jaramillo, Program Director, and explained the nature of today's visit.
This inspection was made to inquire about unusual incidents that occurred on September 22, 2021, and September 23, 2021.
During today's visit LPA Macias toured the facility, and interviewed staff. Based on staff interviews, as well as the self reported incident report; there was a laps in supervision resulting in inappropriate behavior. Although supervision was provided to redirect the children, initial supervision was inadequate allowing the incident to occur.
Since the incidents occurrence Monterey County Office of Education Head Start has immediately implemented several interventions: staff training's, professional development, mental health services, peer coaching, and disciplinary actions. The LPA obtained copies of pertinent documentation. LPA Macias reviewed the importance of maintaining visual supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, supervision shall include 100% visual observation.
As a result of this Inspection, a deficiency was cited.
Appeal right were printed and reviewed with the staff.
Type B deficiency cited, exit interview conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.
A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE CENTER, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS.
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