Incident investigation·June 30, 2022

On 06/30/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Babatunde Ibitoye arrived at the facility to conclude the Unusual Incident investigation that was reported to the department on 5/12/22. LPA disclosed the purpose of the visit and was granted entry into the facility by the Site supervisor, Linda Walker. During the investigation, LPA Ibitoye conducted interviews with the Site supervisor, and all parties involved. The interviews revealed consistencies in the explanations that on 5/12/22 an incident was reported that child #1 ran out the front door of the facility. Staff #1 ran behind child #1 and returned C1 back to the school. Based on the interviews conducted, it was revealed the incident occurred on 5/12/22 and the facility failed to report the incident to the department until 5/18/22. It was also revealed that the facility failed to report the incident to the child \342\200\230s authorized representative in a timely manner. There is a preponderance of the evidence to prove that a violation occurred, Therefore, the facility will be cited for Reporting Requirements. Deficiency Cited: See LIC 809D Exit interview conducted: A copy of the report and appeal rights were discussed and left with the Site Supervisor Linda Walker.