Follow-up on corrections·August 23, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rachel Zeron arrived at the facility to conclude the investigation regarding an incident report that was received from the facility on 07/12/2024. LPA met with Stella Ehinlaiye, Director, conducted a tour of the facility, took census, and disclosed the findings of the investigation conducted. On or about 7/11/2024, a incident report was received from the facility alleging staff did not provide adequate supervision resulting in children engaging in inappropriate behavior. It was alleged that children were asked several times to participate in inappropriate behavior with another child. During the interviews, pertinent parties confirmed that the alleged incidents did occur. It was also disclosed that an additional incident have occurred during movie time in the classroom beginning when children got out of school for the summer at the end of May, but none of these incidents were observed by supervising staff. Staff became aware of the incidents by other children observing the inappropriate behaviors on 07/11/2024, and reporting what was observed to the supervising staff. Staff immediately reported the incident to the director, who spoke to the children and the incidents were discussed with the Authorized Representatives of all children involved. Since this incident they have made modifications to procedures to ensure visual supervision to all children in care. The supervising staff was terminated due to the lack of supervision. 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\342\200\231s 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\342\200\231s file. A copy of this report, LIC9224 and Appeal Rights (LIC9058) were provided during the exit interview.