Incident investigation·May 15, 2025

On May 15, 2025, at 8:30 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba and conducted a case management inspection visit due to an incident that was self-reported by the facility. LPA met with Director, Sacha Lord who provided a tour and obtained a census of 25 infant children with 8 staff members. An incident was submitted by the facility on 04/14/2025 via phone call and the written Unusual Incident Report (UIR) was later submitted via email on 04/14/2025. The incident occurred on 4/11/2025 at approximately 10:15 am. The incident was reported to the Department within the required 24 hours of occurrence. The incident was reported due to concerns that Child #1 (C1) may have eaten wild mushrooms that were found in the playground area of the infant yard (LPA took photos of the area). Staff #1 (S1) stated that C1 was found playing in that area near where the wild mushrooms were located and according to S1 noticed dirt around C1\342\200\231s mouth. S1 advised Staff #2 (S2) as a precaution that C1 may have eaten the wild mushrooms. C1 was checked by S1 and S2 and found no evidence of C1 having eaten any mushrooms, however reported it to the Director. S1, S2 and Director observed C1 for any behavior or physical changes. Parent #1 (P1) of C1 was notified at approximately 11:00 am and then picked up at 11:38 am and taken to urgent care. An accident report was provided to P1, and LPA obtained a copy. Director stated that she took a sample of the wild mushrooms to the local Armstrong Garden Center and California Botanic Center in Claremont to obtain information about the mushrooms found but could not get any details if the mushrooms were page 1 of 2 poisonous. The Poison Control was also called by the Director on 4/11/2025, and they could not provide any information other than to suggest having C1 seen by medical professionals. During the visit LPA attempted to call Parent #1 (P1) who was not available for interview and C1 was too young to be interviewed. LPA obtained a copy of the medical report dated 4/11/2025 and according to the report no medical attention was given other then to observe C1 for any changes. According to Director who followed with P1 over the weekend stated that C1 was not demonstrating any changes and there were no discomfort or changes in their stool or appetite. Also, according to the Director, C1 returned to school on 4/14/2025. The Director stated while the staff has always gone out to observe the playground for any hazards, they have since moved crates that toys were kept in from near the area where wild mushrooms were found and will keep an eye out for any wild mushrooms found on the playground will be removed. Director also stated that a gardener comes every Wednesday to clean, and LPA advised to let the gardener know to be on the lookout for any wild mushrooms or hazardous plants. LPA observed that there were no wild mushrooms currently found outside on the playground, however a staff member found some outside of the playground area today and removed them. (LPA took a photo). No citations are being issued during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Sacha Lord. page 2 of 2