Incident investigation·February 26, 2026

On February 26, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Paul Garcia conducted an unannounced Case Management Incident inspection. LPA Garcia met with Licensee Isabel Pardo, toured the facility inside and outside, and conducted a census of children in care. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA observed nine children present, two of whom were under the age of two. The purpose of this inspection was to discuss an unusual incident reported to the Fresno Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) on February 24, 2026, involving two separate occurrences in which Child 1 (C1) and Child 2 (C2) who are siblings, sustained injuries. C1 sustained a pinched thumb that did require a medical evaluation and C2 sustained a head injury that did not require medical attention, Incident Summary for C1 On February 24, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM, two staff members were supervising approximately ten children playing in the backyard. Four children were actively using a 360-degree rotating seesaw teeter-totter, which is designed for children ages 3 to 8. While supervising, Staff 2 (S2) left the outdoor area to assist a child with toileting needs, leaving Staff 1 (S1) as the sole supervisor for approximately nine children. During this time, S1 observed C1 enter the center area of the rotating seesaw. S1 verbally redirected C1 to exit the area due to overcrowding on the device, but C1 did not comply. C1 continued to place his hand on the center of the rotating seesaw while the four children were spinning counterclockwise. He fell several times before his left thumb became pinched between the arms of the teeter-totter. S2 immediately responded when C1 cried out, prompting the Licensee, who was preparing dinner, to assist in freeing the child\342\200\231s thumb. The child\342\200\231s hand was bleeding. The Licensee provided first aid, applied an ice pack, and comforted the child. The Licensee then contacted the child\342\200\231s mother and transported the child home. Staff reported that children are regularly redirected to stay clear of the center area of the rotating seesaw. The Licensee provided photos of the injury and video footage of the incident in its entirety. Medical Evaluation C1\342\200\231s father transported him to a local clinic, where he was evaluated and discharged with no restrictions. Incident Review and Compliance Interviews with Isabel Pardo and S2 confirmed that although three staff members were on site, only one staff member outdoors with approximately nine children at the time of the incident. This resulted in a lack of active supervision, allowing five children to use a device designed for four children. Although staff were aware that children had a history of overcrowding on the rotating seesaw, they did not take active or appropriate steps to stop the behavior to prevent a foreseeable injury. As a result, C1 sustained a pinched thumb, causing two small lacerations and visible thumb injury. Incident Summary for C2 On February 23, 2026, at approximately 9:30 AM, C2 was running inside the home when he tripped on a rug, slid forward, and made contact with a nearby closet door/drawer, striking his forehead. This resulted in a quarter-sized bump in the center of his forehead. C2\342\200\231s parents were notified, and it was determined that no medical treatment was required. The child returned to care, and the incident was determined to be an isolated incident. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D) An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with Isabel Pardo. A notice of site visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. Appeal Rights were discussed and issued.