Incident investigation·May 19, 2023

On 5/19/23 at 11:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patricia Berry conducted a case management visit in response to the receipt of an unusual incident report (UIR) from the facility. The UIR was received by the licensing agency on 4/27/23. LPA observed no children present during inspection due to school out for summer. It was reported a child inappropriately touched another child on the playground in the tunnel (caterpillar). Facility records were reviewed 1 child and and 4 staff were interviewed. Based on interviews conducted the child mentioned in the UIR that allegedly inappropriately touched the other child on 4/18/23 child went home early and on 4/19/23 the child was absent. LPA confirmed those dates and obtained a copy of the daily health check which indicates children's attendance. Based on information gathered, the facility acted appropriately and no violations have been identified. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, appeal rights and notice of site visit was provided to facility staff. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.