Incident investigation·January 14, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Taityana Benson arrived at the facility to conclude the case management investigation regarding the submission of an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) that was submitted by the facility. The UIR was received by the licensing agency on 12/11/2024. The UIR documented an incident involving a day-care child. A previous inspection was conducted on 12/23/2024. LPA was granted entrance into the facility and met with Director, Wendy Leath. LPA discussed the purpose of the visit and conducted a tour to obtain census. The UIR documents the facility was made aware of an incident on 12/11/2024 that involved a day-care child who allegedly sustained an injury on 12/06/2024, during diaper changing. Facility records were reviewed, documentation was obtained, and interviews were conducted with pertinent parties. It was disclosed that staff are required to complete diaper changing procedures for the stand-up method and the changing table method, online and in person, during new employee training. It was noted that the diaper changing procedures are posted on the wall, in the diaper changing area of the classroom.The facility does not allow staff to make exceptions or accommodations to the diaper changing procedures. The facility allows parents access to live stream video to monitor their child daily activities but does not have audio access. It was discovered that staff utilizes a digital communication App that keeps families connected with their child\342\200\231s diaper changing documentation and observations. Furthermore, pertinent parties stated they did not cause injury to a day-care child, nor did they witness the alleged injury of the day-care child. It was also discovered that the day-care child authorized representative did not obtain medical attention for the alleged injury. Lastly, it was noted that on 12/06/2024 the day-care child did not display signs of distress or required first aid while at the facility. The department was unable to obtain supporting documentation that the alleged incident occurred at the facility. Based on the information obtained, the facility acted appropriately, and no violations of Title 22 Regulations have been identified. Report Continued On LIC809-C No deficiencies cited at this time. 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.