Follow-up on corrections·March 12, 2025

On this date and time, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Laura Mejorado and Chase Atherton, arrived at the facility to conduct a Case Management inspection for the purpose of addressing separate matters that were discovered during an inspection at the facility. LPAs conducted an inspection on 01/23/2025 where records were obtained and interviews with pertinent parties were conducted. While conducting interviews on 01/23/2025, it was disclosed that a child in the 1-2 year old classroom has chronic biting behavior. LPAs reviewed documentation which revealed that between November 2024 – January 2025, there have been at least 11 biting incidents involving the child. The biting incidents were documented on incident reports which were signed by the staff and authorized representatives. Interviews disclosed that staff shadow the child but sometimes it is hard when there are a lot of children in the classroom. At that time, nothing substantial had been implemented, in order to curve the biting or to ensure that all children’s Personal Rights are not being violated. See LIC 9099-D for the deficiencies cited. LPAs Laura Mejorado and Chase Atherton informed Director Charlene Bunnell-Mcalister that this report dated 3/12/25 document(s) 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Also, LPAs Laura Mejorado and Chase Atherton informed the Director Charlene Bunnell-Mcalister to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 3/12/25 that documents any Type A citation(s) 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 Charlene Bunnell-Mcalister.