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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Portia Bowden and Jeanette Estrada conducted an unannounced case management inspection at the above facility to follow up on an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received on 8/1/24. Upon arrival at 12:45pm LPAs met with Natasha Crowder-Stallworth Site Supervisor, explained the reason for our visit, and were guided on a tour of the facility. At 12:55PM LPAs observed a total of 23 children present being supervised by 5 staff. Full day Preschool classroom 1 had 12 children while Full day Preschool classroom 2 had 11 children. At time of visit, LPAs observed all children in care to be napping. All adults present were verified to have criminal clearances.
On 8/1/24 a UIR was reported to the Department regarding an alleged incident with Staff 1 and Child 1. Per UIR, parent of child 1 reported to Staff 2 that Child 1 informed them that Staff 1 squeezed child 1’s arm resulting in visible bruising to child 1’s arm. The alleged incident was reporter to have occurred on 7/31/24.
During today's inspection, LPAs interviewed staff and obtained copies of pertinent documents. At this time, further investigation regarding the incident will be conducted by the Department.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative.
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