Follow-up on corrections·January 12, 2026

On 1/12/26 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter made an unannounced case management visit while at the facility on another matter. LPA met with Tomi Kelly, interim director. Observed present today were 2 infants and 3 preschoolers. Teacher aide Katie Brown was also present. Ms. Brown and Ms. Kelly were the only two staff present at the facility today. The LPA observed Ms. Brown supervising children in Infant Room #1 from 1:18 to 1:40 pm, and at other points of the visit, without the supervision of a qualified teacher \342\200\223 a repeat of the deficiency 101216.1(c)(1), Teacher Qualifications and Duties, first issued on 12/19/25. See LIC809D for deficiency cited. LPA Poindexter informed Ms. Kelly that this report dated 1/12/26 documents and assesses one (1) civil penalty. Please be advised that FAILURE TO PAY the required civil penalty payment may result in the REVOCATION OF YOUR LICENSE. You must respond within 30 days with the payment of or a proposed payment plan that includes the first payment. Further, the Department will not approve any requests for increase in capacity or for additional capacity of additional licenses while civil penalties remain unpaid. Exit interview was conducted with Tomi Kelly, interim director. LPA reviewed and provided a copy of the licensing report. Appeal rights provided. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days.