Incident investigation·May 22, 2023

The Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), T. Tran, made an unannounced visit at Kennedy Head Start to follow up a case management incident inspection that was self-reported by the facility to the Child Care Licensing Department on 5/16/23 regarding to the level of care and supervision. Upon arrival, LPA met with teacher, Kim Gaitan and toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed proper care and supervision. About 10:05AM, Child Development Coordinator, Cynthia Santos arrived at the facility. During today's visit, LPA completed staff and children files review. LPA obtained child and staff records. Interview was conducted with staff, children, and other. Based on the information that were gathered through interviews, on 5/16/23, there were 13 children with two staff. Approximately 10:00AM, class 01 was transitioning from outside to inside. Five minutes later, staff heard a knock on the door then found C1. Child was left outside at the enclosed play area for about 5 minutes without any adult direct supervision. S1 admitted that she failed to count the children when she took the last group of children inside. According to the available information, this incident was the result of a Title 22 violation for lack of care and supervision. Per staff, by 5/26/23, Education Coordinator will conduct a training with center staff to review proper care and supervision during transition time. Then on 6/6/23, all staff will be scheduled to attend the training for care and supervision. A copy of the training agenda/materials and the list of attendees with their signatures submit to CCLD by 06/09/2023 as a plan of correction. Type B deficiency was cited at this time. 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, Cynthia Santos.