Incident investigation·June 24, 2025

On 6/24/2025 at 10:25am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection regarding a self - reported incident. LPA met with Facility Representative, Maria Lizarraga. LPA discussed the purpose of the inspection and was led on a tour of the facility. There were 18 children present with three (3) staff members. On 4/16/2025, the Facility Representative self- reported an incident regarding Child 1 (C1) falling from the play structure on the playground and sustaining an injury that required medical attention. Per Facility Representative and staff, the incident occurred on 4/16/2025 at about 9:50am. Interviews were conducted with the facility representative, staff, daycare children, and authorized representative for C1. LPA inspected the playground and observed that the play structure is safe and age appropriate. LPA obtained photos of the playground, play structure and copies of facility sign in/sign out sheets. Per Early Care and Educational Program, Senior Director, Michael Castillo, video footage was unable to be recovered. Per Facility Representative, there were approximately 14 children on the playground, including herself and two additional teachers during the time of the incident. Facility Representative stated that during the time of incident she was monitoring another daycare child on the left side of the play structure. Staff #1 (S1) stated that she was the back side of the play structure supervising daycare children. Staff #2 (S2) stated that she was stationed on the front of play structure and closer to the climber area. See LIC 809C Continuation... S2 stated that she observed C1 attempting to stand on the climber area of the play structure and then jumping from the climber. S2 stated that she called out to C1 and was close to the play structure; however unable to break C1’s fall. Based on information obtained from interviews, it is determined that the incident was an accident. Facility Representative stated that she is ensuring that there is staff member stationed directly next to the climber area of the play structure. No deficiencies cited. A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given to Facility Representative, Maria Lizarraga. and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. LPA observed LIC 9213 was posted. Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was provided. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Maria Lizarraga.