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25 | On May 12th, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeremey McClain met with licensee Natalie Kendrick for an unannounced Case Management Inspection.
Upon arrival, LPA observed nine children, supervised by three staff members.
On March 3, 2023, an unusual incident report was submitted to the Regional Office regarding an incident that occurred on the same day. Licensee reported that an 11-mo. infant was sitting at the table when a cup of coffee was spilled. The child sustained second degree burns from the hot liquid.
The incident was investigated by the Departments Investigations Branch (IB) with the incident determined to be substantiated. The department is issuing a Type A citation regarding the Personal Rights violation and an Enhanced Civil Penalty of $2,000 regarding the serious injury to the infant.
LPA Jeremey McClain informed facility representative, Natalie Kendrick, that this report dated May 12th, 2023, documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there was immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Also, LPA Jeremey McClain informed the licensee, Natalie Kendrick, to provide a copy of this licensing report dated May 12th, 2023, that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.
Posting Requirements
Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
Exit interview conducted with licensee Natalie Kendrick and appeal rights were provided. |