Follow-up on corrections·August 23, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rachel Zeron arrived at the facility to conclude the investigation regarding an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) that was received from the facility on 07/15/2024. LPA met with Charlene Bunnell Mcalister, Director, conducted a tour of the facility, took census, and disclosed the findings of the investigation conducted, which were as follows: On 07/12/24, Community Care Licensing (CCLD) received a call on the duty line from the Assistant Director, Tina Hurtado to self report an incident that occurred at the center on 07/11/2024. Unusual Incident Report (UIR) was written and received on 07/15/2024. The report disclosed that staff did not provide adequate supervision resulting in an infant having an object in their mouth for an undisclosed amount of time. Interviews conducted with pertinent individuals revealed that staff was unaware that an infant in care had obtained a piece of broken linoleum from the floor belonging to the laundry room located in the infant room and put it in their mouth. When the responsible party (RP) of the infant arrived at the facility for pick up, the object was not seen in the infant's mouth. it was not till the RP arrived at home with the infant, the object was discovered, The RP immediately called the facility and took the infant to seek medical attention in the case that a piece of the object was swallowed by the infant. A picture was obtained of the object and it matched the broken flooring in the laundry room at the facility. Based on interviews with pertinent parties and records obtained throughout the investigation, the department has determined the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. LPA issued a Notice of Site Visit and verified it was posted in a prominent location. The Director understands that the Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for the next 30 days along with a copy of all Type A deficiencies cited. A copy of all Type A deficiencies cited during this visit must also be immediately (within 24 hours of child’s next day in care) given to the parents of all children enrolled in the child care facility and any children enrolled into the child care facility over the next 12 months (at the time of enrollment). The Director is required to have all parents sign and date the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC9224) and maintain a copy in each child’s file. An exit interview was conducted with the director, Charlene Bunnell-McAlister and a copy of this report, LIC9224 and Appeal Rights (LIC9058) were provided.