Incident investigation·March 4, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Keyona Scott, conducted an unannounced Case Management - Incident inspection at the Child Care Center on 03/04/2025, for the purpose of investigating an incident that occurred on 02/14/2025 between staff and a child. LPA met with Prinicipal Paula Swearinegen at 9:58 AM. LPA was guided on a tour inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed the following appropriate teacher to child ratios at 10:08 AM: sixteen (16) children to one (1) teacher and two (2) Aides in Room 1A; nineteen (19) children to two (2) teachers and three (3) Aides in Room 3/PCC; sixteen (16) children to one (1) teacher and two (2) Aides in Room 2A; thirty-four (34) children to two (2) teachers and four (4) Aides for Rooms 1B and 2B, who were outside playing on the East outdoor play area. As a condition of employment, all individuals working or present at the facility that is operated by a school district shall obtain a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. The school district shall notify the Regional Office, if there is a change of status of an individuals criminal record clearance. During today's inspection, LPA obtained the following documents: copy of Classroom Roster for 02/18/2025 for Room 2B, copy of written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624) and copy of the Parent Handbook. LPA advised Principal to complete and provide LPA with copy of Child Care Facility Roster (LIC 9040) by 03/11/2025. During today's inspection, LPA conducted interviews and facility observation. Based on information obtained, incident requires further investigation. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Principal, Paula Swearinegen.