Routine inspection·September 19, 2025

On 9/19/2025, at 9:10AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Liridon Fici- Doni conducted an unannounced case management inspection regarding an incident that occurred on 9/10/2025. LPA was greeted by Magdaleno, Beatrice, Director and informed her of the reason for today\342\200\231s visit. LPA gathered a census of today\342\200\231s children. During today\342\200\231s visit, LPA interviewed three (3) staff members and obtained copies of documentation. Staff 1 (S1) informed LPA that on 9/10/2025, Child 1 (C1) told their parents that Staff 2 (S2) grabbed C1\342\200\231s hand during activity time, resulting in a small red dot on the child\342\200\231s hand. S1 stated the parents did not indicate which hand had the red mark. S1 reported that on 9/12/2025, both parents of C1 came to the center to discuss the matter. The parents asked C1 which teacher was involved, and C1 pointed to S1. S1 met with the parents to discuss the incident and asked them which teacher C1 had identified; however, the parents refused to disclose the name of the teacher C1 mentioned. When interviewed, S2 stated she was not made aware of the incident until 9/12/2025. S2 informed LPA that C1 told their parents it was S1, though C1\342\200\231s mother expressed to S2 that she did not believe it was her. S3 further explained that she was not present on 9/10/2025 and only learned of the incident through C1\342\200\231s parents. On 9/15/2025, S3 conducted an internal investigation in which three (3) children were interviewed. The children were asked if they liked being at school and if they were scared; all responded \342\200\234No.\342\200\235 When asked if teachers were mean, the children stated teachers were not mean, they liked their teachers, and they had a lot of friends at the center. Page 1 of 2. S3 also informed LPA that C1 never personally reported the incident to her. S3 stated that C1\342\200\231s mother is friends with another parent (Parent 2 \342\200\223 P2) whose child (C2) also attends the daycare. According to S3, C1\342\200\231s mother asked P2 to inquire whether C2 felt teachers were mean. C2 stated that no teachers were mean. S3 confirmed with LPA that there are no cameras in the center. Director stated on Monday, 9/22/2025, she is having a meeting with the C1 along with her parents to discuss the incident and what happened. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days . Exit interview conducted with Director, and a copy of this review was reviewed and provided along with appeal rights.