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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Cortez and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Gladys Kuizon conducted an unannounced case management inspection in response to an Unusual Incident reported on 7/18/24 by Maria Velazquez, Associate Program Director (APD). LPA/LPM met with APD.
LPA and LPM conducted an inspection toured preschool and pre k classrooms children were eating lunch and preparing for nap time. Preschool child to teacher ratio is 13:3 and Pre K 9:4. During today's inspection LPA and LPM reviewed personnel files for staff.
The center reported on that on 07/17/2024, a child (C1) inserted a bead into C1's nostril and required medical attention to be taken out. The center reported there was a 9:3 child to teacher ratio that day.
The Director explained that C1 was sitting at the table making bracelets out of pasta. Teachers did not observe C1 insert bead into C1's nose. An opportunity may have risen when C1 got up and walked towards the cubby's. C1 told teacher C1 inserted a bead into C1's nose and cannot take it out. C1 was observed and did not have difficulty breathing. Parent was notified right away.
LPA/LPM observed the layout of the classroom and where the activity took place. Classroom was observed to be open to allow for proper visual supervision. LPA/LPM discussed the importance of active supervision with APD.
No deficiencies cited, exit interview conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed with the APD Maria Velazquez.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
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