Incident investigation·October 9, 2025

On 10/09/25, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Kelli Waters, conducted an unannounced Case Management visit to follow up on Unusual Incident Report (UIR) that was submitted via phone to Community Care Licensing (CCLD) on 10/02/25, regarding an incident that took place on 10/02/25. LPA met with Director, Laura Humble, and informed her of the reason for the visit. LPA conducted a facility inspection, took census of the facility, reviewed records and conducted interviews. On 10/02/25, the Director reported the following to CCLD; on 10/02/25, at 9:00 am, the facility conducted a fire drill. Upon returning to the classroom at approximately 9:07 am, staff #1 (S1) and staff #2 (S2) found a child (C1) had been left inside the classroom. During the investigation, LPA Waters inspected the facility, conducted interviews, and reviewed records. Interviews and record review revealed that C1 was left unattended in Classroom #6 for approximately 5-7 minutes while the staff and other children were evacuating for a fire drill in the facility parking lot. According to interviews, staff became aware of C1’s absence during the drill only after they returned to the classroom. The facility is currently conducting an internal investigation to determine further action needed and will review supervision training as well as disaster drill procedures with staff. Christ the King Lutheran Preschool is being issued a TYPE A deficiency for Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision with an immediate $500 civil penalty assessed. See 809D and LIC421IM for details. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, and appeal rights. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Laura Humble. Appeal rights were provided, and a Notice of Site Visit was given and must be posted for 30 days.