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25 | On October 22, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Piring, met with Teacher Liqaa Azzo for an unannounced case management inspection regarding a self reported incident which occurred on 10/15/2024. Upon arrival LPA observed care and supervision of 22 children supervised by 3 staff.
It was reported that on 10/15/2024 approximately between 8:00 AM and 8:30AM , during morning drop off, a mother reported that she dropped off her child and the child was crying. the mother reported that she took the child to teacher Liqaa and said goodbye. The mother reported the child ran out of the classroom to her and the mother brought her back to the classroom.
LPA conducted interviews with staff #1 whom is the lead teacher. LPA learned that the child usually cries and does not want to leave her mother at drop off. Liqaa Azzo shared that the mother normally says Ok, I'm leaving to notify staff of her departure. Teacher states that on this day, the mother did not notify any teachers of her departure. Teacher also demonstrated to LPA that the door shuts softly and does not completely latch. Teacher demonstrated having to slam the door shut to get it to close and latch completely. Teacher also shared that both herself and staff 2 have made multiple request to get the door latch fixed prior to the incident. Following the incident, Teacher stays at the door to greet families during drop off and to ensure the door is completely closed and latched.
Based on interview, a Title 22 Deficiency has been issued on the attached LIC809-D page. The Facility Representative was informed that this report dated 10/22/24 documents one Type A citation and must be posted for parental review for 30 consecutive days. The facility must also provide a copy of this licensing report to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in each child's file for verification. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was given to the Facility Representative Tiffany Lewis . Notice of site was given and must remain posted for parental review for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided. |