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25 | On 04/06/2023 at 2:00 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Katrina Chicote and Franchesca White conducted an Unannounced Case Management inspection to follow up on an incident that was reported to the Department on 03/31/2023. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Nancy Perez, Coordinating Teacher, who provided LPAs a tour of the facility inside and outside. Census taken.
On 03/31/2023, an unusual incident report was made to The Department regarding an incident that involved child leaving the facility. The facility reported this incident to the Department within the required 24 hours and submitted a written report within seven days.
During this investigation LPAs interviewed staff (S1, S2, and S3) and child involved in incident (C1). Staff interviews consistently state that they observed child leave facility. S2 states she was unable to leave classroom to stop child from leaving and called for S3, who was on lunch break, to run after C1. S3 states he had full visual supervision of C1 at all times, though per S3, C1 was able to walk down the sidewalk and around the corner. LPAs followed the route where C1 walked from leaving classroom to corner of street during inspection.
Based on the interviews conducted and information obtained, LPAs determined there was a lack of supervision that resulted in the child being able to leave the facility which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care. Per CT and Program Coordinator, they have updated their supervision guidance to have supervision on all exits in classroom, close classroom door, and have put in work order to install chime to front door of lobby. Teachers also provided classroom lesson to children in regards to safety and staying with the teachers at all times.
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