Office review·October 4, 2024

An informal meeting was held today 10/04/23 at 10:30 AM via Microsoft Teams to discuss previous and current citations issued for Bundle of Joy Pre-school, pending decrease application for the preschool and pending application for an infant license. Present at this meeting is Licensee/Director Yolanda Stowe. Licensing Program Manager (LPM), Denise Gibbs, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Randy Derraco, and LPM Monica Cuddy representing the Centralized Applications Bureau Manager (CAB). During this meeting the following was discussed: -Multiple citations issued for recurring deficiencies from 2019-present, despite director completing Plan of Correction -Director/Licensee not being present at facility -Acting Director not qualified in absence of Director/Licensee -Incomplete staff files -Current status of application for capacity increase for school age program -Current status of application for infant program -Current status of decrease for preschool program During meeting, CAB LPM informed licensee that due to noncompliance history the pending applications will be denied, stating that it would not be in the best interest for the health and safety of the children in care at this time. -Licensee was informed that facility will participate in increased monitoring until further notice. Within this time licensee must keep the facility in compliance. -Licensee was informed about the technical Support Program and was highly advised to participate in this voluntary program. (page 1 of 2) -Licensee was given the option to withdraw her applications in lieu of denial. -Licensee was informed that Regional Office will reassess licensee’s interest increasing her school age program and adding an infant license in 12 months if she chooses to reapply taking into account consistent compliance. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Yolanda Stowe. (page 2 of 2)