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25 | On 12/08/2022 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katrina Chicote conducted an unannounced case management inspection to follow up on an incident that was reported to the Department on 09/22/2022. Upon arrival, LPA initially met with Flora Zarate, Head Start Teacher. LPA was granted entrance to facility and announced purpose of visit to Head Start Teacher. LPA observed 16 children with four staff, classroom is a TK collaboration classroom. Keokuk Legarde, Early Learning Center Manager (ELCM), arrived at 10:20 AM to continue visit.
On 09/22/2022, an incident was reported to The Department where staff stated a parent notified them of an incident involving their child in the restroom. The facility reported this incident to the Department within the required 24 hours and provided a written report within seven days of incident meeting Title 22 regulation reporting requirements.
During this inspection LPA interviewed staff who were present the day incident was reported and one child who was named in the report. Staff informed LPA of supervision procedures in the bathroom. Per ELCM, after incident was reported staff was provided re-training on Safety and Supervision requirements which include bathroom supervision training. LPA was provided copies of training information and sign-in sheets for training that was conducted on 10/28/2022. LPA was provided a tour of the bathroom where the alleged incident took place by ELCM and discussed bathroom policy and supervision procedures. All staff say they did not observe alleged incident take place and do not believe the incident occurred. Based on interviews, information obtained and LPA observation of the area, LPA determined there was adequate supervision provided the day the incident reported.
The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited today, 12/08/2022.
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