Incident investigation·December 19, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erwin Tjhia met with licensee, Stefannie Deering for an unannounced Case Management inspection. There were no children and staff present during today's visit. The purpose of the inspection was to follow up on an unusual incident that occurred on 10/25/23; which was self-reported to the Department by the facility. Throughout the investigation, LPA conducted interviews, and obtained pertinent information. LPA learned that Child #1 engaged in inappropriate play with Child #2. After being told by Child#2 to stop, Child#1 continued the inappropriate play with other children on 10/25/2023. At least one of the children reported that they did not feel comfortable with these interactions by Child#1; therefore, the personal rights of children to be accorded dignity in their personal relationships with other persons were violated and a Type A deficiency is cited on the subsequent page 809-D. Upon receipt of Type A citations, the facility shall post and provide copies of the LIC 809D for parents/guardians of children currently in care and for parents/guardians of newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. Facility must also keep the signed LIC 9224, Acknowledging Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 809D in each child's files. An Exit Interview was conducted in which the report was reviewed and discussed with licensee.