Incident investigation·September 25, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilia Hernandez conducted an unannounced case management inspection on 09/25/2024 due to a self reported incident that occurred at the facility. LPA arrived at the facility at 1:10 PM and met with Sheila Hardy, Principal. There were 85 children and 20 staff present upon arrival. The incident that was reported to the facility on 09/12/2024 occurred on 09/11/2024, and was reported to the Department on 09/12/2024, via telephone. The facility reported the Unusual Incident to the Department within the required 24 hours of occurrence. Information reported to the Department indicated that Staff #1 may or may not have violated the personal rights of Child #1 while in care. LPA conducted interviews with the Principal, Staff #2, Staff #3, and Child #1. LPA also conducted an observation of care and supervision during the inspection. LPA obtained a copy of the facility roster and written statements regarding this incident are pending. Based upon information LPA received from the interviews conducted today, additional information is needed to determined if the personal rights of Child #1 were violated. There were no deficiencies cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. The Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Sheila Hardy, Principal.