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25 | On 10/05/2022, at approximately 8:15AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Alize Tillery and Mandie Goodwin arrived to the facility to conduct a case management inspection. Upon arrival, LPAs observed 9 toddler children outdoors, supervised by 3 staff and 22 preschool children outdoors, supervised by 2 staff.
LPAs are conducting a case management inspection based on an Unusual Incident Report (UIR), that was received on 9/29/2022 by the Director via email, about an incident that occurred on 9/28/2022. The UIR explained an incident where two children were found engaging in an inappropriate activity, due to a lack of supervision. Parent #1 observed the two children in the tunnel of the play structure and informed Director on what the children were observed to be doing. Director stated that she has since spoken to both families and has spoken with staff about closely monitoring the playground area, specifically the tunnel, and staff will review with children about respect, boundaries and personal space.
During LPAs inspection, LPAs conducted interviews with 4 staff members. Staff interviews revealed that staff ensure they are constantly moving and circulating both indoor and outdoor areas to ensure there is full supervision of the children. LPAs observed otherwise, during today's visit. LPAs observed a lack of supervision in the outdoor play area, as staff neglected the back end of the preschool play yard (near the play structure), as both staff were observed to be at the top side of the play yard (near the sandbox). Based on observations and staff interviews, transition periods in the morning/drop off time and evening/pick up time, staff struggle and are unable to provide 100% supervision of the children, as staff are providing snacks, signing children in and out and communicating with parents. Director stated that she will reiterate to staff the importance of spreading out and conduct a staff training on supervision.
Based on observations and information obtained from the UIR and staff interviews, there has been a lack of supervision, which is an immediate risk to children in care. Therefore the facility is cited a Type A deficiency, for lack of supervision. Deficiency is listed on the following 809D page. |