Incident investigation·November 21, 2023

On 11/21/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aurelio Mendoza conducted an unannounced case management \342\200\223 unusual incident inspection. LPA Mendoza met with Licensee Laura Gonzalez, toured the facility, and took a census. The purpose of today's inspection was to follow-up on an unusual incident that was reported to Community Care Licensing (CCL) on 10/31/2023. The incident reported was regarding an unusual incident that took place on 10/31/2023 where it was reported that child #1 was getting into a child\342\200\231s chair where child #1 miscalculated sitting and fell bumping their mouth on the floor by the kitchen area of the facility that resulted in child #1 having two small cuts on their upper gums. During today's inspection, LPA Mendoza interviewed staff regarding the unusual incident, inspected facility, and reviewed records. The unannounced case management \342\200\223 unusual incident inspection yielded evidence that the facility followed reporting requirements as specified in Title 22 Regulation 101212 - Reporting Requirements. The incident is an isolated event and not a result of lack of care and supervision. Based on LPA observations, staff interviews, and records reviews there are clear indications that the facility provided first aide to child #1 and contacted the child\342\200\231s parents immediately to inform them of the event and child #1 returned to care to the facility the next day on 11/01/2023. No deficiencies cited in the areas observed today. This report is to be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit to be posted for 30 days.