Follow-up on corrections·December 18, 2024

On 12/18/2024 at 11:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Garcia conducted an unannounced case management visit-deficiencies to address allegations disclosed to LPA. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director Jennifer Patterson. Director guided LPA on a walk through of the facility and LPA took census. Total census was 31 infants and 11 staff. A review of staff records on this date indicated that all facility staff or other individuals who required caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. On 12/06/2024, LPA received information regarding the personal rights of a child in care. The following was reported, “I noticed [a teacher] was being rough with one of the babies and [they] yelled at the baby and said no. I stated that I don’t feel comfortable with the yelling. I told the director and they state that they talked to the teacher, the teacher had a training…" During today’s visit, LPA interviewed 5 staff. . During interviews, Staff 2 (S2) stated, "There was an incident...It was the third time I had responded to [a child]. They tried to pull and sit on their friend. I think I just got really overwhelmed and I raised my voice a little. " S2 stated, "This was I want to say probably October. Maybe end of September. .. in Infant 1 classroom." S2 stated, "There was an infant [parent] that brought up a concern and they moved [child ]to another class. We talked about moving away and calling for help. " Based on interviews, Staff spoke to child in an inappropriate manner which is in violation with the child’s personal rights. Continued on Page 2 Page 2 LPA Sarah Garcia informed director, that this report dated 12/18/2024 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 Sarah Garcia informed director, to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 12/18/2024 that documents any Type A citation 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 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Jennifer Patterson. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.