March 22, 2024
What Happened
Facility failed to report unusual incident to licensing within required timeframes. Incident from 1/16/2024 was not formally reported until 3/13/2024 complaint investigation. Type B deficiency cited for reporting violations.
Observations
- Incident not reported to department within 24 hours
- Written report (LIC624) not submitted within 7 days
Inspector Focus
Citations Issued
101212(d)(1)(D)Reporting Requirements(d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) Events reported shall include the following: (D) Any suspected physical or psychological abuse of any child.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and observations, Director did not comply with reporting requirements, which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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