Incident investigation·September 17, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Portia Bowden and Jeanette Estrada conducted an unannounced case management inspection at the above facility to follow up on an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received on 8/1/24. Upon arrival at 12:45pm LPAs met with Natasha Crowder-Stallworth Site Supervisor, explained the reason for our visit, and were guided on a tour of the facility. At 12:55PM LPAs observed a total of 23 children present being supervised by 5 staff. Full day Preschool classroom 1 had 12 children while Full day Preschool classroom 2 had 11 children. At time of visit, LPAs observed all children in care to be napping. All adults present were verified to have criminal clearances. On 8/1/24 a UIR was reported to the Department regarding an alleged incident with Staff 1 and Child 1. Per UIR, parent of child 1 reported to Staff 2 that Child 1 informed them that Staff 1 squeezed child 1\342\200\231s arm resulting in visible bruising to child 1\342\200\231s arm. The alleged incident was reporter to have occurred on 7/31/24. During today's inspection, LPAs interviewed staff and obtained copies of pertinent documents. At this time, further investigation regarding the incident will be conducted by the Department. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative.