Incident investigation·March 9, 2023

On 3/9/23 at 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted a Case Management inspection at the Child Care Center (CCC), for the purpose of following up on the report of an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received by the Department on 3/3/23. Specifically, the incident involved a child in care, C1, exited the classroom and walked outside to an outdoor play structure. LPA met with Area Manager, Bobbie Sesena and discuss the purpose of today's inspection. LPA notes four (4) children were present during inspection. Area Manager informed LPA, C1 exit the classroom and walked outside to an outdoor play structure. CCC conducted staff interviews and found that C1 came inside the CCC with the group of children to transition from outdoor play to lunch time. C1 did not want to sit for lunch and proceed to walk away from the table and eventually out of the classroom. CCC reports C1 was redirected to come back into the center and upon entering proceeded to sit at the table to have lunch. CCC reports, C1 has no prolonged effects related to the incident. Area Manager contacted parent to reported incident that occurred. Parent reported that C1 was fine and had not mentioned anything about the incident. C1 continues to be enrolled in the facility and parents have not expressed terminating services. LPA and Area Manager discussed active supervision. Area Manager reported CCC has conducted investigation and made proper updates to the CCC to ensure this incident does not occur again. The CCC has added chimes on the door leading to the outdoor play area that ring loud when CCC door is open. The CCC also has a safety gate on the door that leads to the outdoor play area for additional security. In addition, CCC has made changes to the staffing in the CCC to ensure active supervision is always occurring. Lastly, CCC staff will be participating in an active supervision training being provided by CCC next week. LPA contacted the parent (P1) of C1, who provided an account of the incident. As noted, P1 describes C1 is well and continues to be enrolled in the CCC. CONT 809-C Following the incident C1 continues to be enrolled in the CCC. Although C1 was able to exit the classroom and walk outside to the outdoor play structure the outdoor area is fully enclosed. CCC made immediate changes in the building and with staffing to ensure active supervision is always happening. During today\342\200\231s inspection technical assistance was provided regarding active care and supervision. Exit interview and review of report was conducted with Area Manager, Bobbie Sesena. Notice of Site visit was provided and must remain posted for the next 30 days.