Incident investigation·January 31, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mireya Garcia conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection due to an incident that was reported to the Department on January 20, 2023. Due to COVID- 19 precautionary measures were taken, licensing staff present during inspection wore appropriate personal protective equipment. LPA met with Office Manager, Dennis Colon who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Principal Imelda Mendez was present however, unavailable for the tour. Census was taken. On January 20, 2023, an incident was self reported to the Department via Email by the facility who reported a parent alleges that child's personal rights were violated while in care. The purpose of the inspection was to obtain additional information regarding the allegation reported to the Department. During the inspection, LPA conducted interviews with three (3) staff and five (5) day care children. LPA was unable to complete interviews on this date. Due to additional staff were not available at this time, a follow up visit will be required at a later date in order to conduct further interviews and/or obtain additional documentation. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Imelda Mendez. END OF REPORT: PAGE 1 OF 1.