Incident investigation·February 22, 2024

On February 22, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Crystal Ali and Justeene Tamayo met with Teri Briant (preschool/admin support) and Lizet Robles (site supervisor) conduct an unannounced case management inspection. The purpose of the case management was to follow up on unusual incident report (UIR) received 1/29/24. Incident occurred on 1/26/24 at 3:25pm, child#1 was running with friends and tripped over their feet and fell and hit their head on the pole, and sustained a knot on head and black eyes. Upon arrival, LPAs observed 20 preschool children and 5 staff members providing care. During this inspection LPAs required for facility to purchase padding (4ft tall) for the 4 metal poles in the playground (located where the anchored play equipment is under the shade structure) to prevent this incident from reoccurring. The site supervisor and preschool support staff where informed of this requirement. Per Teri Briant, the padding will be purchased and completed by 3/21/24. Facility representative will email LPA Ali the proof of completion. No deficiencies have been sited at this time. Exit interview conducted with Teri Briant, along with her appeal rights, and Notice of Site Visit. Notice of site visit must remain posted for 30 days.