Follow-up on corrections·August 16, 2024

On August 16, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams arrived at the facility for the purpose of conducting a case management inspection. LPA met with Facility Representative, Alicia Neves. LPA observed (16) sixteen children supervised by (8) eight staff. LPA toured the facility and met with Facility Representative regarding an incident that was reported to Community Care Licensing on August 8, 2024. The incident report included information detailing how child 1 (c1) and child #2 (2) were left on the outside playground during a transition period into the classroom. Facility staff involved in the incident was interviewed during today's inspection. Statements received revealed that a classroom headcount was initially conducted; however it was revealed that two children were missing when a second headcount was done after the children entered the facility and were washing their hands. The children were brought back inside the center approximately one minute after the class entered from outside. Director stated that staff were immediately retrained on face to name protocol during transition periods. Parents were notified of the incident. Based on the information received, title 22 deficiencies will be cited on subsequent page, LIC 809D. Upon receipt of Type A citations, facility shall post and provide copies of the LIC 809D for parents/guardians of children currently in care and for parents/guardians of newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. Facility must also keep the signed LIC 9224, Acknowledging Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 809D in each child's files. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Alicia Neves . A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were provided.