Incident investigation·June 4, 2024

An unannounced case management inspection was conducted today 6/4/24 at 2:20pm by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sydney Sims. LPA met with facility representative Pamela Mcguire. In response to an Unusual Incident Report received by the Department on 5/14/24. Where a grandparent accused staff S1 of restraining child C1 while C1 was in care at the facility The facility representative was interviewed on 6/4/24 at 2:21pm and stated that on 5/8/24 Child C1 was having some behavior issues after not wanting to take a nap, and S1 was trying to help C1 calm down in the facility representative Pamela's office. S1 was sitting on the ground with C1 and asked C1 if C1 would like a hug and C1 stated yes. Facility Representative Pamela stated that at no point did S1 restrain C1 only hugged C1 with C1's permission. Two staff were interviewed on 6/4/24 and denied the allegation . S1 - S2 stated that S1 asked C1 if C1 would like a hug while C1 was upset. S1 - S2 stated that C1 stated yes. S2 stated that S2 witnessed S1 hugging C1 on the ground and at no point did C1 ask to be let go or ask to get up. S2 stated that S1 did not restrain C1. During today\342\200\231s inspection, the facility was toured and LPA observed 10 children in care. Based on information gathered further investigation is needed. There were no deficiencies cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Pamela Mcguire.