Incident investigation·February 13, 2025

On the date and time listed, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Hayley McCarthy and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Carlos Martinez arrived at the facility to conduct a Case Management-Incident follow-up visit on an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received by the Department on 02/06/25. LPA and LPM met with Darlene Skidmore (Director) to discuss the incident. A tour of the facility was granted, and census was conducted. On 02/06/2025, it was self reported that a parent (P1) had a concern about an incident that occurred on the above date that her 4-year-old child (C1) was experiencing bullying and physical harm from another child (C2) in the classroom. LPA met with director and discussed the incidents and stated that the facility has obtained help for behaviors. In addition, director stated that they have divided the preschool program into smaller groups to ensure adequate supervision is being provided to prevent further incidents. During inspection, LPA conducted a review of child records. LPA observed C2 had an Educational Enrichment Services (EES) plan of support dated 02/05/2025. The child has also received behavior support services through the YMCA childcare resource service on 05/16/2024 LPA and LPM have determined that the facility took the necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of the children in care. Based on the information gathered, there appears to be no violations of Title 22 Regulations found at this time, and therefore, there were no deficiencies cited during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Darlene Skidmore (Director). A Notice of Site Visit was issued and the Licensee understands that it must remain posted for 30 days.