Follow-up on corrections·April 23, 2025

On 4/23/25, at 1:00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annette Sutherland conducted an unannounced case management inspection in response to a self reported incident that took place on February 28, 2025. LPA met with Director Leia Wilson . The incident involved a child ( C1) leaving the facility unsupervised. The incident occurred shortly after C1's parent (P1) signed them into the classroom. Approximately one minute later, C1 ran out of the facility after P1. C1 managed to open the facility\342\200\231s front door, which leads directly outside in to the parking lot. A second parent (P2) noticed C1 outdoors and promptly alerted two staff members (S1 and S2) in the classroom. S1 and S2 immediately pursued the child. Staff member (S3) stayed in eh classroom with the children. By the time staff reached the area, P1 had already returned with C1 to the classroom. During this brief lapse in supervision, C1 crossed the street and was reunited with P1 in the parking lot. While the classroom was operating within the required staff-to-child ratio at the time of the incident, this situation is classified as a lack of supervision. The duration of time C1 was outside was approximately 5 minutes. Following the incident, the facility implemented several corrective actions to ensure such an event does not recur. Alarms were installed on the exterior doors to alert staff whenever these doors are opened. Additionally, the retractable hinges on the main entry/exit door have been repaired, enhancing the door\342\200\231s security. The facility has also begun recruiting additional student employees to monitor the lobby area. This increase in staff presence will provide an extra layer of supervision, particularly during high-traffic times such as drop-off and pick-up. See LIC809D for Type A deficiency. LPA Annette Sutherland informed Director Leia Wilson that this report dated 4/23/25 document(s) 1 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Annette Sutherland informed the Director Leia Wilson to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 4/23/25 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 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director.\302\240 NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.