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25 | On April 21, 2023 at 2:00pm, Licensing Program Manager (LPM), Garfield Leung, and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Catrina Quimbo, met with licensee, Gabriella Cirelli, for an informal office meeting.
The purpose of the informal meeting was to discuss the self reported unusual incident that occurred on March 2, 2023. Also discussed during the meeting was the complaint received March 24, 2023 in regards to same unusual incident.
An enrolled child exited facility through backyard door, patio gate, side gate and front gate. Child was found by an individual approximately 2 blocks away from facility. Child was brought back to facility by teaching staff and SFPD without any injuries. Licensee notified child’s parents of incident when incident occurred. A case management was conducted by department March 16, 2023.
LPM Leung discussed the citation and civil penalty issued for incident. Licensee’s appeal was discussed. LPM Leung explained appeal will be reviewed by Regional Manager, Cindy Interiano, and a written response will be provided to licensee.
Since incident, licensee met with child’s parents and facility staff to implement additional safety protocols. Licensee will replace gate door knobs for additional safety that continue to adhere to fire safety codes. Enrolled families have been notified of incident when incident occurred. Enrolled families have also been reminded of sign in/out procedures when exiting facility. Families are to exit facility through one exit from facility going forward. Enrolled children have been reminded not to touch facility doors.
Plan of correction issued during case management has been cleared with today’s office meeting.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Gabriella Cirelli. |