Incident investigation·June 18, 2024

On 6/18/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Morgan Pringle met with facility Director Ingrid Escalante for an Unannounced Case Management Visit for an unusual incident that was self-reported to the Department on 6/5/2024. Present during LPAs visit were 7 children and 5 additional staff members. On 6/4/2024 around pick up time at the end of the day P1 observed S1 pull C1\342\200\231s arm and state, \342\200\234I told you not to do that,\342\200\235 speaking in a stern voice. S1 stated they had asked C1 to stop doing something multiple times and C1 had not stopped. There were no visible makings on C1. P1 informed the Director of their observations and stated that C1 looked \342\200\234scared.\342\200\235 Director spoke with P1, and immediate administrative action was taken by the facility. A staff meeting was held on 6/6/2024 to discuss the facility guidelines for, \342\200\234promoting positive interactions with the student and creating positive learning environments.\342\200\235 P1 was allowed back to the facility on a probation and extra steps are being taken to support all involved. LPA spoke with Director and was informed of the plan moving forward. No deficiencies are being cited. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for the next 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report reviewed with Director Ingrid Escalante.