Incident investigation·October 12, 2023

On 10/12/2023 at 8:40am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) E. Laird and J. Gifford conducted a case management inspection in response to an incident that occurred on 9/28/2023 involving Child #1 (C1) and Staff #1 (S1). The licensee self-reported the incident on 10/2/23. Director stated the incident occurred while children were on the playground between 4:05pm-4:20pm. Director stated she received a phone call from a parent (P1) stating their child (C1) had come home with bruises. P1 stated C1 had stated a staff (S1) had given them the bruises. Director stated there was only one moment during the day when S1 and C1 were together. Director stated S1 was watching children on the playground for approximately 10 minutes while another staff (S2) was inside with two other children (C2 and C3). Director stated S1 was never alone with C1 and no other staff had observed an incident occur between S1 and C1. LPA's interviewed three staff (S1, S2, and S3) and two children (C1, and C2). Based on interviews, LPA's determined no further action was necessary. There were no deficiencies cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with facility director, Heather Carpenter. A notice of site visit was provided and shall remain posted for 30 days. .