Incident investigation·October 29, 2025

An unannounced case management inspection was conducted today at 1:36pm by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sydney Sims. LPA met with facility representative Wendy Blackmon. In response to an Unusual Incident Report received by the Department on 09/08/25 where child C1 was left alone outside on the play ground for approximately 10 seconds during transition from inside to outside. The facility representative was interviewed on 10/29/25 at 1:36pm and stated that on 09/04/25 at 11:30am staff S1 - S3 were transitioning children inside from the play ground and during that transition time there was a miscount by staff and child C1 was left on the play ground for approximately 10 seconds before teachers noticed that C1 was left alone. One parent (P1) was interview on 10/29/25 and stated that P1 was informed by staff of the incident on 09/04/25 the day it occurred and that C1 was not upset by the incident. P1 stated that P1 did not have any concerns. Two staff were interviewed on 10/29/25 and stated that on 09/04/25 staff were transitioning inside from the play ground, and that during the transition count staff S1 and S2 noticed the count was off at the same time that S3 had shut the door, S1 then went outside and found child C1 on the play ground alone. S2 and S3 stated that the child was alone for approximately 15 -17 seconds and that the child C1 was not upset During today\342\200\231s inspection, the facility was toured and LPA observed the play ground to be fully fenced and did not observe any hazards. Based on interviews, staff conducted head count incorrectly while transitioning inside and left child C1 alone on the playground. The following deficiency is being cited on the LIC809-D. 101229(a)(1) Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Wendy Blackmon . Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.