Incident investigation·February 12, 2026

An unannounced case management inspection was conducted 3/6/26 at 2:20pm by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Emily Curiel. LPA met with Director Fawn Ueberschaer. Visit was made in response to an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received by the department on 12/5/25. The Unusual Incident Report was regarding child (C1) stated they were hit by teacher (S1). Director Fawn Ueberschaer was interviewed on 12/5/25 and stated that they have not witnessed any teacher hit any children in care. Ueberschaer stated that she has spoken with the guardian of C1, the child (C1) and other teachers in the school in regards to this allegation. Ueberschaer stated that no staff, parent or child has come to her and stated that the alleged hitting did occur other than the original report that was made on 12/2/25. Three staff S1-S3 were interviewed on 12/5/25. S1 stated that have not witnessed a teacher hit a child, nor have have they hit a child. S2 stated they have not witnessed a teacher hit a child. S3 stated that no children have been hit at school and that no students have come to them and told them that they were hit by any teacher, including S1. On 12/8/25, 12/20/25, and 2/9/26 five parents (P1-P5) were interviewed. P1 and P2 stated that their child disclosed to them that a teacher (s1) hit them. P3-P5 stated their child has not told them they have been hit by a teacher. On 12/18/25 and 2/11/26 three children (C1-C3) were interviewed. C1-C3 did not state that a teacher hit them. Facility roster was reviewed. Although the unusual incident may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the findings are unsubstantiated. Exit interview was conducted with director Fawn Ueberschaer. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided.