Incident investigation·September 22, 2023

On September 22, 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega met with facility Director Robyn Kamp to conduct an unannounced case management inspection. The purpose of the case management was to follow up on a self reported unusual incident report (UIR) submitted to the Department on September 14, 2023. Upon arrival, there was no children in care and 2 staff. The unusual incident report is regarding an accident during the hours of care resulting in injuries. Description of incident: On 9/11/2023 at approximately 4:00 p.m. Child#1, tripped on his own feet while attempting to kick the ball and fell on face. During this inspection LPA observed the facility roster and incident injury report provided to parent. In addition, LPA completed a safety inspection observation of the facility. LPA toured a total of two classroom bungalows Number 502 and 503 and outdoor playground. All students were visually supervised, staff confirmed child#1 fell and hurt his top lip and was slightly bleeding. Staff #1 provided first aid to child. Child#1's behavior was normal, and did not express any major pain besides a sore lip and scape on knee. On 9/13/2023 facility was notified child was taken to the dentist and according to parent a follow up is needed for further determination on tooth. Child was back at school the following day 9/12/2023 and had no complaints. Facility followed protocol, three staff were providing care and supervision during the incident. According to interviews conducted Child #1 was playing kick ball at the court and lost balance when attempting to kick the ball causing child#1 to fall and get injured. Parent was notified in a timely manner and UIR was reported to the Palmdale Regional Office within the time frame required. Child #1 has resumed normal activities. No deficiencies will be cited today. 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 to facility.