Incident investigation·March 25, 2025

On the date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hayley McCarthy arrived at the facility to conduct a Case Management- Incident follow-up visit on an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received by the Department on 03/05/25. LPA met with Darlene Skidmore (Director) to discuss the incident. A tour of the facility was granted, and census was conducted. On 03/05/2025, it was self reported that a parent (P1) had a concern about an incident that occurred on an unknown date that her 4-year-old child (C1) had her arm twisted by another child (C3) in the classroom. P1 reported that her children (C1 & C2) did not want to come to school because of the incident. LPA interviewed C1 and C2 and met with director to discuss the alleged incident. The director stated that she reassured P1 of teachers constant supervision and intervention in the event of an incidents in the classroom. Teachers have been reminding the children during circle time that if they feel uncomfortable or if another child puts their hands on them to call out to a teacher for help. When intervening, teachers talk to each child individually and use reminders such as being healthy, safe, kind, and friendly with one another. *Continued on Page 2* The director stated that the facility had obtained help for C3's behaviors due to the frequency of behavior incidents. In addition, after the incident occurred, C3 withdrew from the school to get a different experience at a new school. 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 had also received behavior support services through the YMCA childcare resource service on 05/16/2024. LPA 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.