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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja and Licensing Program Manager (LPM), Gladys Kuizon conducted an unannounced case management visit to obtain more information about an incident report received on 02/09/2023.
Based on incident report the incident occurred in the play yard. Staff S1 didn't realize child C1 from her classroom joined another group into their classroom, while they were crossing the play yard, until another teacher brought C1 back.
Owner, Sima Shah, was interviewed. She stated that there was no absence of supervision for C1 since another teacher was present. However, this is still against their policy and unacceptable for S1 not to be able to account for all children in S1's assigned group.
6 out of 6 who were interviewed today stated that they have never witnessed any child left without supervision.
Based on LPM and LPA's record review, S1 was hired by this facility on 07/21/2022. Owner confirmed S1 worked at the facility. Records revealed that S1 does not have criminal background clearance from time of hire to present. S1 no longer works for this facility. Owner stated that the executive director, Monica Thompson made several attempts to contact Guardian and verify S1's criminal background clearance status and was told it was still 'in process' due to backlog and was not told it was flagged.
A deficiency with civil penalty is being assessed today. See LIC 809-D.
Exit interview conducted with Owner Sima Shah. A copy of this report along with the facility's Appeal Rights are provided.
A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days. |