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25 | An unannounced case management visit was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mindy Mohr in response to a self-reported, lack of supervision incident involving Child (C1) that occurred on 12/01/2023. During today's visit LPA met with Director Darrell Whitacre (S1) and Child Development Coordinator Michele Eggert (S2) to discuss the incident.
It was reported that on 12/01/2023 C1 was left unattended on the play yard, which is fully fenced. S1 stated that the children transitioned inside to prepare for lunch, and it was after the children were in their chairs staff realized C1 was missing. S3 went to the classroom door that leads out to the play yard, opened it to look for C1, upon opening the door C1 was found standing there outside. S1 stated C1 was outside for approximately three to five minutes. S1 stated that staff are to do a head count when the class transitions to going inside or outside. S5 reported to S1 that the head count had been done.
S1 stated that this incident was reported to the child's authorized representative. S2 stated that an email has been sent out to staff regarding the incident, head counts and the importance of supervision. S2 will be giving staff "Child Head Count" procedure sheet at their site meeting.
Based on available information, it has been determined that preschool staff S3 -S6 did not provide adequate supervision to child C1 during the incident on 12/01/2023. The following violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, was observed: see LIC 809D. This report was read and reviewed with Director Darrell Whitacre and Child Development Coordinator Michele Eggert. Notice of site visit shall be posted for 30 days. Appeal rights provided |