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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Quinto conducted an unannounced case management visit due to a deficiency discovered during staff interview. Census was taken and LPA observed 34 preschool children and 5 staff members.
A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary conducted today indicates all facility staff or other individuals who required caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
The director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
During a visit to the facility, interviews with staff members were conducted and revealed that, Staff #1(S1) left child #1 in the restroom alone for approximately 4-5 minutes on 4/13/2023. A staff member found child#1 unsupervised at the gate between the elementary school and the PreK classroom after returning from the restroom.
On 7/21/2023, LPA interviewed the director. According to the director, on 4/13/23 around 10am, a child was left alone at the gate outside between the elementary school and the PreK classroom for 2 minutes. Director stated another staff discovered a child was missing when doing a head count after returning to the classroom. Director stated was not aware of reporting to Licensing; however, it was reported to the Licensee.
There was no record of the facility reporting the incident to Licensing.
On 7/21/2023, LPA reviewed S1 file and reviewed the employment write up dated 4/20/2023.
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