Incident investigation·February 1, 2024

On 2/01/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Martina Jimenez, and Joaquin Mendez conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection to follow up on a report of an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received by the Department on 1/11/2024. LPAs met with Brandy Blackburn-Herndon , Site Supervisor, the purpose of the inspection was discussed. LPA tour the center with the Site Supervisor, LPA observed 14 children in care and 3 staff at the time of inspection. LPAs spoke with Vianey Gonzalez Montoya, Associate Teacher, in reference to the incident that occurred on 1/11/2024. The incident was found to have been appropriately handled by the center. The center will continue to monitor the children's behavior encourage safe play and go over safety rules throughout, the day, talking with staff, and children on safety play. Based on observations and the interview with the Site Supervisor. It is determined by LPA to be best categorized the incident as an accident. There were no deficiencies cites at this time . FAILURE TO POST THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FOR 30 DAYS MAY RESULT IN A $100.00 CIVIL PENALTY.