complaint·March 8, 2024

On 3/8/2024 @ 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nancy Diaz and Sherlynn Banas conducted an unannounced inspection in reference to a complaint alleging that the facility is operating out of ratio. A tour of the classrooms were conducted with Director Monica Collins and Ass't Ann Pacheco. The following census were observed today: Preschool room with 23 children and staff Victoria Cagney & Larisa Pineda; Pre-K room with 12 children and staff Shuhad Althabiti; Two's A room with 23 children and staff Staci Grosekemper & Genet Boru. Based on the information obtained during interviews, observations, and documentation reviewed it is determined that the facility is out of ratio in the Preschool room with 23 preschool children with one fully qualified teacher and an Aide. The allegation is valid because the preponderance of evidence has been met, therefore the allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Please see LIC9099D for Type B deficiency cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Monica Collins. A notice of site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were also provided.