Incident investigation·November 22, 2022

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sumayya Habeebulla arrived at the facility to conduct a Case Management visit in response to the receipt of an unusual incident report (UIR) from the facility. The UIR was received by the department on 11/03/22. The incident involved child #1 and a staff in the classroom \342\200\223 Room 2. C1 claimed that a staff hit C1\342\200\231s head softly. C1 did not specify which staff it was and was unable to recall who it was. C1 also stated that staff was angry was angry at C1 for not listening. See Confidential Names list (LIC811). LPA interviewed S1 and S2 regarding the UIR incident. C1 was transferred to Room 5 as per Parental Request beginning 11/08/22. S1 and S2 stated that as a typical 3- or 4-year-old, C1 has a hard time when asked to clean up and choose another center. On the day of the incident, it was observed by both staff that C1 was not in a very good mood and was finding it more difficult to follow the teachers\342\200\231 requests. On the day of the incident, during center activity time, children were asked to pick a center to work in and when it was C1\342\200\231s turn the Play dough table was full. C1 was asked to choose a different center. C1 worked in a different center and then wanted to join the play dough table. Teachers requested C1 to wait for her turn and C1 got upset. As per the staff, C1 threw herself on the floor and was not having it. S1 tried to soothe her but C1 was not able to calm down. Another child at the Play dough table offered to switch with C1 and C1 got up and sat at the play dough table. S1 also stated that at times during outdoor play, when they take a head count of the children, staff touch the children\342\200\231s\342\200\231 head gently while counting but she was unable to recall if they did it on that day. Based on information gathered, the facility acted appropriately, and no violations have been identified. Director, Lacey Hughes submitted an unusual incident report, observed the classroom in question, interviewed teachers and communicated with parents and immediately reported the incident to this agency. NO DEFICIENCIES WERE CITED DURING THIS VISIT. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Director Lacey Hughes. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.