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A case management Tele inspection was conducted at this facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Barajas due to self reported incident dated 01/17/2020. This is a continuation of the investigation initiated on 01/29/2020 and 03/04/2020.
LPA Barajas met with Director Idalia Galdamez via facetime. LPA observed 10 preschool age children and 2 staff in day-care room. During today's inspection it was determined that the facility was operating within compliance of staffing ratios and within its licensed capacity. A review of staff records indicates all facility staff or individuals who require caregiver background checks have received a criminal record clearance or exemption and a child abuse index clearance.
LPA met with Director and discussed the unusual incident report in which a child disclosed to their guardian that personal rights may have been violated by a staff member. On 01/13/2020 child disclosed to the mother child was inappropriately touched by a staff member. This unusual incident was investigated by Investigator T. Smith from Investigation Branch (IB). Investigator Smith conducted interviews requested facility surveillance video and third-party agency reports. Based on investigation conducted by Investigator Smith there is no evidence or witnesses to corroborate child’s statement. Third party agency reports were also obtained and reviewed by LPA. LPA Barajas and Odom also conducted 12 staff member interviews who stated they did not witness any inappropriate behavior by the subject staff member. There were discrepancies among the disclosure made by the subject child. No Additional children interviewed. Based on the interviews conducted and the information obtained, there is not a preponderance of evidence to support the child's disclosure.
Therefore, No deficiencies cited at this time.
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