Incident investigation·June 17, 2021

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mel Matos and Ofelia Calivo conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPAs met with Danna Matthew Osborn, director, and explained the nature of today's inspection to her. Purpose of today's inspection: conclude investigation regarding an Unusual Incident that the Facility self reported to the Department on March 11, 2021. LPAs previously discussed the incident with Danna on March 25, 2021 and determined that additional investigation re: the Unusual Incident was required. LPAs interviewed Danna, two staff, parents, and one preschool child for this investigation. Based on observations, record reviews, and interviews completed for this investigation, it is concluded that there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation (teacher pinched a child in the Facility) did or did not occur. A copy of the PIN 21-08-CCLD was provided to and discussed with Danna prior to the conclusion of today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Danna and Danna was advised that no deficiencies issued during today's inspection. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.