Incident investigation·March 30, 2023

The Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), T. Tran, made an unannounced visit at Niemes Head Start to conduct a case management incident inspection that was self reported by the facility to the Child Care Licensing Department on 3/17/23 regards to lack of care and supervision. LPA met with Education Coach, Laura Hernandez and toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed proper care and supervision. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s files, obtained child's record, and other document. Staff records located at the main office not available at the site for review during today's visit. Interview was conducted with staff, children, and other. Based on the facts presented and the information gathered during the interviews. On 3/17/23, there were 16 children with two staff. About 10:28AM, during the transition from outside to inside, as soon staff closes the classroom's door, staff heard a knock on the door then found C1. Child was left outside at the play area for about 5 seconds without any adult's supervision. In addition, facility failed to complete the 24 hours telephone report to the department for the above incident. According to the available information, this incident was the result of a Title 22 violation for lack of care and supervision and reporting requirement. Facility will conduct a staff meeting/training to discuss proper care and supervision during transition time. The copy of agenda of the meeting/training and the list of attendee's with their signatures submit to CCLD by 04/14/2023 as a plan of correction. LPA discussed the regulations regarding reporting unusual incidents and injuries within 24 hours and sending the written incident report to the department within 7 days. Type B deficiencies 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, Laura Hernandez.