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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Avila made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Case Management inspection. LPA Avila met with Site Supervisor Megan Ramsey and discussed the nature and purpose of the visit.
Licensee self-reported an incident that occurred on the first day of the preschool where on 8/26/2019, a child (C1) was discovered to have left the classroom without supervision. The incident occurred at/or around 2pm when children were getting ready to be picked up at the facility. The child who was newly enrolled in the preschool left with a group of other children accompanied by an adult. Staff (S2, S3, S4 & S5), who were preoccupied with other parents picking up their own children, did not realize the child had walked out of the classroom into the hallway of the center. The hallway led down to an entrance door to the building. A staff teacher (S1) who was just outside the entrance door observed the child (C1) and escorted the child back into the classroom. LPA determined the child was only momentarily out of visual supervision of the teachers from the time he went from the classroom to the exit door of the building.
Although the child was momentarily without supervision, there were sufficient staff present at the time to prevent the child from leaving the building. LPA deemed there was not an immediate threat but rather a potential harm to the health and safety of the child had there not been a staff teacher at the exit of the building to prevent the child from leaving the facility unattended.
Based on the information obtained, the facility is being cited a type "B" deficiency for the following C.C.R., Div. 12, Title 22 regulation: 101229(a)(1) - Responsibility for providing Care and Supervision.
Licensee was provided with a copy of appeal rights. |