Incident investigation·September 13, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dean Thompson conducted an unannounced case management incident inspection in response to a self-report Unusual Incident dated 9/8/2023. LPA met with teacher Heidi Argent. LPA observed 20 preschool age children with 4 preschool age staff. A review of staff criminal clearance records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. On 9/8/2023 a self reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) was filed with the Licensing Office. The facility reported that the classroom teacher grabbed two students by the arms. Another witness indicated that the teacher had grabbed students on another day. Witnesses indicated that the teacher turned the lights off in the classroom and left the students in the dark. Witnesses also reported that the teacher yelled at parents and students. During today\342\200\231s visit, LPA obtained an updated copy of the children\342\200\231s roster and reviewed children files. Due to insufficient information available at this time, the reported incident needs further investigation. Exit interview was conducted. The Notice of Site Visit was posted. Teacher Heidi Argent was informed that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.