Incident investigation·April 22, 2026

On April 22, 2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Naves and Van met with Director Marcia Friedrich for a case management inspection. The purpose of the inspection was to review the center’s protocols and procedures related to reporting requirements and to address an unusual incident that the center had self-reported. At the time of inspection, 10 teachers, including the director, were supervising 48 children. The center complies with the teacher-to-child ratio, license capacity, and limitations. The facility reported an unusual incident to the Department on April 1, 2026, regarding an allegation of inappropriate interaction between children during bathroom use. The report indicated that children may have engaged in behavior not appropriate for the setting. During interviews, staff stated they did not observe any such interactions, and bathroom routines appeared typical with no concerning behavior noted. Additionally, no children came forward to report any inappropriate interaction, and no one expressed discomfort or indicated that anything unusual had occurred. Staff confirmed that there were no signs, disclosures, or observations to support the alleged incident. However, Information obtained during the review indicated that children were permitted to walk to the bathroom independently without direct adult supervision. This practice had been in place for an extended period, and children who were considered independent were allowed to use the bathroom on their own. The review also identified additional incidents of concern that had occurred at the center but had not been reported to the Licensing Department, even though they fell within the requirements for mandatory reporting. cont pg 2 >>>> page 2 See LIC 809D for deficiencies issued today. LPA Naves informed the Director, Marcia Freidrich, that this report, dated April 22, 2026, documents 1 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days, as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Naves informed the Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated April 22, 2026, that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, and the report and appeal rights were reviewed with the director, Marcia Friedrich.