Incident investigation·February 25, 2026

On February 25, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega met with Facility Director to conduct an unannounced case management inspection. The purpose of this case management is to follow up on a self-reported unusual incident report (UIR) submitted to the Department on 1/07/2026. The unusual incident occurred on 1/6/2026, the incident is regarding child #1 hitting the side of her face on the hand rail and tripping on the second step of the playground structure. Upon arrival, there were 17 children observed in care and 5 Staff proving care and supervision. During this inspection LPA was provided with the facility roster, accident report, contact notes from staff, return to school note, and Head Start playground Class A, B, C zoning area. In addition, LPA completed a safety inspection of the facility playground structure. According to interview conducted with staff and LPA\342\200\231s observation. LPA observed the classrooms to be clean and orderly. LPA observed the play equipment to be in good condition. According to facility during outdoor play while child #1 was walking up the steps child #1 slipped. Child cut her left eyebrow on the hand rail. Teachers administered First Aid by cleaning the wound with antiseptic wipes and adding gauze to the wound. Facility stated the parent was notified within 2 to 3 minutes of incident and picked up child #1 promptly. Parent transported child #1 to urgent care. Child #1 received two stitches on eyebrow, and returned to day care 1/09/2026. According to Parent child #1 is healing and is doing well. No citations were issued at this time, Facility notified CCL in a timely manner. At the time of the incident three staff were on the playground on assigned zoning areas supervising the children. According to interviews staff had visual observation of children. The play structure is age appropriate, LPA observed the structure to be labeled ages 2 years to 5 years. The play structure's hand rail is in good repair. Facility staff are current in Pediatric CPR/First Aid EMSA approved, LPA observed staff training certificate to be valid until April 2027. Facility has implemented closer zoning area positions to the play structure and three staff at all times during out door play. As a preventative method, facility will add cushion material on the side steps of the play structure. A notice of site visit was provided and requested to be posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, notice of site visit and appeal rights were provided.