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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aman Sharma is concluding an investigation into a self reported incident received by Community Care Licensing on 08/29/2022. The Case Management investigation surrounding the incident was initiated on 08/31/2022. LPA was unable to meet with licensee, Faith Combs, as licensee has surrendered the license and relocated out of state. The facility is permanently closed effective 08/31/2022.
During the course of the investigation conducted by Community Care Licensing Investigations Branch (IB), Investigator, Charlotte Jackson; it was reported that a child put their genitals in another child’s mouth while in care at the facility on 08/26/2022.
During interviews, there were disclosures surrounding the inappropriate contact that confirmed the incident occurred as reported by licensee. The incident happened while licensee walked another daycare child to the door, licensee was in the next room for approximately 2-5 minutes when the incident took place. Although the incident happened, the IB investigation determined it was not due to neglect. Home daycare facilities do not require 100% visual supervision, so it was reasonable for licensee to leave the children while they walked another child to the door. Daycare parents also confirmed that the pick-up and drop-off’s were very quick. The parents were not allowed to enter the home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unless specifically requested. Although the incident was not due to neglect, it did occur, therefore there was a violation surrounding a child’s personal rights.
An exit interview was not conducted with the Licensee, Faith Combs due to the licensee's relocation and this report being delivered via certified and regular mail. Appeal Rights were issued, and a copy of this report was provided.
A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years, upon request. |