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13 | On 5/15/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Loyce Phillips, conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of delivering the findings on the above allegations. LPA was greeted by Licensee, Shahina Nasir and toured the facility. LPA observed 4 children in care with Licensee and assistant. All adults have criminal record clearance.
LPA conducted a full investigation that included tours of the facility, observations of children and interviewing staff, children, and parents. During staff interviews, S1 admitted C1 bit C2. According to S1, S1 was sitting on the couch watching the children play. C1 and C2 began to fight over a toy and suddenly C1 quickly bit C2. S1 stated C1 has never bitten at the facility, and this was the first time. S1 stated she washed and applied ice to the bitten area. S2 stated they separated C1 from the other children. The children who were interviewed stated S1 was sitting on the couch when C1 bit C2. Although S1 was sitting 4 feet away from the children, S1 was unable to separate the children to prevent C1 from biting C2. |