Follow-up on corrections·January 6, 2026

On 1/6/26, at 1:20 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Sapien made an unannounced Case Management inspection at the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with Taylor Brown, Temporary Site Supervisor of the CCC and explained the nature and purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the Site Supervisor, toured the interior and exterior of the CCC. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed 25 children in care. In addition to the Site Supervisor of the CCC, LPA also observed 4 additional staff members at the time of the inspection. This Case Management inspection follows an Unusual Incident at the CCC which occurred on 12/23/25. On the same day of the incident, it was reported to the Department via telephone call. Importantly to note, the CCC's current hours of operation are 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. During the incident, a child in care (C1) was left unattended in a CCC classroom for around three minutes. It was reported and acknowledged that the child was reading during this time when they were left unattended. During the time of the incident, there were eight children in total and two children needed to urgently use the bathroom. During the occurrence, a staff member (S1) realized their mistake and reported this to another staff member (S2). Thereafter, S2 shared this occurrence with the upper management. Staff, particularly S1, were spoken to by Risk Management and by the Area Manager and a list of relevant training's were issued to S1 and all staff as a refresher. LPA reminded the Facility Representative of the importance of direct supervision over children in care at all times. During today's inspection, one Type A citation was issued (see (LIC 809-D page) (CONT. 809-C, Page 2). Upon receipt, the Site Supervisor shall provide copies of this licensing report to parents and guardians of children in care and to parents and guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. The Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC 9224) shall be completed and signed by each parent and guardian with copies maintained in each child's file. The Site Supervisor was informed that any additional Type A deficiencies may result in further administrative action against the CCC. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were also given and signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor, Taylor Brown.