Incident investigation·February 13, 2024

On February 13, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba conducted a case management inspection due to an incident that occurred at the facility on 1/23/2024. LPA had conducted a previous visit on 1/25/2024 and was following-up to conduct interviews with staff as they were not available. LPA met with Program Supervisor, Bonita Ramos and LPA obtained a census of 10 participants/students with 5 staff. LPA spoke to Senior Director of Programs, April Stover over the phone to obtain additional information. The incident was reported to the Department within the required 24 hours of occurrence. The incident consisted with a participant/student leaving the facility. LPA was informed by the facility that the participant had left from approximately 5:00 pm and participant was found at the center by the police department at approximately 10:45 pm. Police Department, as well as parents were informed. LPA was not able to confirm how far the participant was from the facility but it was confirmed that they did in fact leave. LPA interviewed Staff #1, #2 and #3 to obtain additional information. LPA reviewed participant/student\342\200\231s file, photos of the gate as well as measurements were taken on 1/25/2024. LPA interviewed Parent #1 (P1) on 2/5/2024. LPA spoke with Senior Director of Programs who stated that there was already a staff meeting held on February 5, 2024, additional staff meeting of Active Supervision and Training/Missing person procedures will be held on 2/15/2024. Agenda and signatures of staff in attendance will need to be provided. There was an alarm installed and on 2/13/2024 LPA along with Program Supervisor tested and confirmed that the alarm is loud enough to hear through-out the facility should the back gate be opened. During the visit LPA conducted a Bodies of Water Checklist to confirm that the pool that is located at the facility is safe for children in care. According to the Program Supervisor the pool has not been used since January 5, 2024. page 1 of 2 Based on Interviews and documentation One (1) Type A is being cited during today's visit - A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child\342\200\231s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee/Director was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form during this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Julie Martin. page 2 of 2