Follow-up·June 7, 2023

On 06/07/2023 at approximately 1:30am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lorraine Dacanay Breaux and Jaleesa Jackson visited the facility for the purpose of conducting a complaint allegation. The unannounced complaint investigation and a subsequent Case Management inspection and met with Director, Nicole Custino. Also present at the time of the inspection was eighty-one (81) children and 13 additional staff in 5 classrooms. LPAs conducted a health and safety inspection of the facility. During record review of the complaint, LPAs found that one former staff member did not have an eligible background clearance. The issuance of a Type A Violation is being issued today and the assessment of an immediate $500.00 civil penalty. See LIC9099-D. During record review of the complaint, LPA interviewed director, an incident was not reported to parent(s) or Department of Social Services. Type B Violation was cited (see LIC9099) LPAs Dacanay Breaux and Jackson informed facility representative, Nicole Custino that this report dated 06/07/23 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPAs Dacanay Breaux and Jackson informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 06/07/2023 that documents any Type A citation 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 the child's file for verification. Notice of Site Visit and Appeal Rights were given. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements will result in the issuance of an immediate $100 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Nicole Custino.