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25 | On October 23, 2024 at approximately 2:15pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Melissa Zaragoza conducted an unannounced, case management visit to Highlands Christian Schools. LPA met with director, Crystal Camacho, and associate director, Samaa Srouji, and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during LPA's visit included 12 teaching staff and 52 children present. Facility is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit. Teaching staff present have fingerprint clearance on file. Childcare centers hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 7:30am-5:30pm.
LPA conducted a visit in regard to two unusual incident's reports that were reported to the department. First unusual incident was reported on October 9, 2024. The incident involves Child C1 informing their parent of having a scratch. Per director, the childcare center reviewed footage from the cameras of the day of the incident and did not see C1 injury themselves. Per director, it was a normal day for C1. Per director, mother of C1 took C1 to the doctor on 10/7/24, and according to physician, there is nothing unusual about the injury. Per mother of C1, the injury was a small scratch, the size of a fingernail. Doctor did not prescribe any medication or further instructions for the injury.
Per director, the child has returned to the childcare center. C1 attends program on Mondays, Wednesday’s, and Fridays only. Per director after the incident, C1 was absent due to a stomach bug, and missed 10/9/24 and 10/11/24. Per director, C1 has not complaint about injury since, and is constantly taken to the restroom for bathroom breaks.
Second Unusual incident report was reported to the department on October 11, 2024. The incident involves Child C1 who was upset at a staff member and jumped on the staff members back. Per director, the staff involved went to the hospital the following day, 10/12/24. Staff injured is currently under workers comp and working with restrictions. Per director, staff is attending physical therapy. Staff has a follow up appointment with an occupational medical clinic on 10/29/24.
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