Incident investigation·March 13, 2025

A case management visit is being conducted in response to the receipt of an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) from the facility. It was noted on February 28, 2025 a staff heard a child coughing and when the staff member turned around he/she observed a vape pen in the child’s hand. It was also reported the facility believes the child had the vape pen in his/her mouth which they confirmed from video footage. During interviews conducted by the facility it was determined the vape pen belonged to a staff member that had fallen out of his/her pocket. At the time the child was in possession of the vape, the vape was believed to be locked, therefore, the child could not inhale any of the substance. Management immediately sent the staff member home and initiated the termination process. Additionally, Management contacted the child’s Authorized Representative(s) to inform them of the incident and continued to monitor the child throughout the day. The child did not show any signs of illness and outside medical attention was not received. During interviews conducted by the LPA the information disclosed in the written UIR was confirmed to be true and accurate. Director stated, all teachers were told vapes, cigarettes and lighters were not allowed in the facility and formal Health & Safety training will be conducted. Based on information gathered, the facility acted appropriately, however, a violation of the Title 22 regulation has been identified. See LIC 809 D for deficiency LPA informed Licensee, that this report dated 3-13-2025 documents one Type A citations. Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the safety of children in care. Also, LPA informed the Licensee, to provide an Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), 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 LIC 9224 must be placed in the child's file for verification. 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 Pamela Fox, Director.