Incident investigation·December 23, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Taityana Benson and Eric Ramos conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of following up on the submission of an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) that was submitted by the facility. The UIR was entered by the licensing agency on 12/11/2024. The UIR documented an incident involving a child in care. LPAs were granted entrance into the facility and met with Director, Wendy Leath to discuss the purpose of the visit and conducted a tour to obtain census. Facility records were reviewed, documentation was obtained, and interviews were conducted. However, LPAs were unable to conduct interviews with additional pertinent parties, including subject child, who was not present at the time of the visit. Further information will be needed. Upon completion of the review, the outcome and/or recommendations will be provided to Director, Wendy Leath. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Wendy Leath.