Incident investigation·May 16, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dean Thompson conducted an unannounced case management incident inspection in response to a self-report Unusual Incident dated 5/5/2023. LPA met with Director Laura Johnson. LPA observed 49 preschool age children. 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 5/5/2023 a self reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) was filed with the Licensing Office. The facility reported a parent called sheriff to report an alleged physical contact (shaking) that occurred at Children's Courtyard between her child #1 (C1) and staff #1 (S1). During today’s visit, LPA obtained an updated copy of the children’s roster, obtained children and staff files, interviewed director, and S1. 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. Director Laura Johnson 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.