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25 | On 10/27/2022, at 9:25 am., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Michelle Hood and Julissa Valle, made an unannounced inspection to follow up on a self-reported incident that occurred on 10/14/2022 wherein Child #1 (C1) and Child #2 (C2) both four years old were discovered by Staff #1 (S1), in the playground caterpillar tunnel. S1 stated that C1 was observed attempting to inappropriately touch C2. .
During the tour of the facility with the director, LPAs observed the following:
Classroom 1A: five children and two staff
Classroom 1B: seven children and three staff
Classroom 2: fifteen children and three staff
Classroom 3: fourteen children and three staff
Classroom 4: sixteen children and three staff
Classroom 6: six children and two staff
Classroom 9: five children and three staff
LPAs inspected the play area for classroom #4 and the areas where S1 and other staff was positioned. The LPAs inspected the caterpillar tunnel and where the two children were observed at the time of the incident. LPAs interviewed Director, three staff, and two children. On the day of the incident, there was three staff with sixteen children from classroom #4 on the playground.
Ratios were met, supervision was in place, the staff responded appropriately and the facility reported timely.
An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the licensee (include name). The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. 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. No deficiencies were cited. |