Incident investigation·July 18, 2023

On 7/18/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julie Baptista conducted an unannounced Case Management visit at facility to discuss the incident that occurred on 4/26/23. LPA met with Team Lead, S1. LPA explained the reason for the inspection and a tour of the preschool classrooms was conducted. LPA observed 9 children in the 2's classroom, 7 children in the Early Preschool classroom, 10 children in the Preschool 1 classroom, and 12 children in the Pre-K classroom. Per LPA's observation, all classrooms had appropriate teacher to child ratios and supervision. LPA interviewed staff and reviewed records. An incident on 4/26/23 was discussed with staff. A preschool child was noticed gagging after returning from the outside play area. Child told staff he swallowed a staple. After swallowing the staple, child seemed fine however staff contacted parent right away. Child was taken to urgent care by parent. Child returned to day care the next day. Staff monitored child for signs of discomfort, nausea, vomiting, acting out of character. Parent informed staff that child had passed the staple a few days after incident. LPA reviewed documents at the facility. LPA confirmed that teacher-child ratios were being followed on the day of the incident. From interviews conducted and records reviewed, this is an isolated incident and staff took appropriate measures with the child, followed proper policies, procedures and reporting requirements. Per California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 no deficiency cited during today's visit. Exit interview conducted. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit was provided and shall be posted for 30 days.