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25 | On 12/18/23 a case management inspection is being conducted in response to the receipt of an unusual incident report (UIR) from the facility. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Blanca Ruiz met with Program Manager, Teresa Mondragon to follow-up on the UIR submitted to the department. Facility was toured and census was taken. The UIR received indicate an allegation of Staff #1 grabbing Child#1’s hand during lunch time and slapping the child in the hand several times for not following directions. Facility records were review and observations were conducted to verify substantial compliance of Personal Rights, Ratio and Supervision.
Staff and child(ren)interviews were conducted, and facility records were reviewed. Based on the information gather, there was not substantial evidence that the incident occurred as stated; therefore, no violation(s) have been identified. In addition, facility administration conducted and internal investigation immediately after the incident took place and it was reported to licensing in a timely manner. Parent(s) of Child#1 were informed of the allegation. Child#1 was never taken out the facility and still in attendance and doing well. No deficiencies were cited during inspection.
An exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with Program Manager, Teresa Mondragon. Appeal rights were discussed, and A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
THIS REPORT MUST BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, UPON THEIR REQUEST, FOR THREE YEARS. |