complaint·February 2, 2024

Staff interviews were conducted on 12/12/2023. Staff #1 (S1) stated there were two injuries that happened to Child #1 (C1). The first was when another child threw a puzzle piece and accidentally hit C1 in the eye. The second was out on the play yard where C1 slipped on sand that was in a play house and scratched part of their head. S1 states there was adequate supervision. Staff #2 (S2) stated that the incident with the puzzle piece happened because C1 just happened to be walking the path that the piece was thrown. S2 stated, \342\200\234I saw it, I was cleaning the table and saw [them] dump the toys and I saw [C1] passing by, and [they] threw one and hit [C1] with it.\342\200\235 S2 was the first staff to respond to the injury in the outdoor play house but stated they heard C1 cry and then responded. Staff #3 (S3) disclosed that they could see in the play house from where they were positioned in the sand box. They stated they saw C1 fall inside the play house. S3 corroborated that there was sand in the play house that resulted in C1 slipping and falling. Pictures were obtained of the puzzle pieces and the play house area involved in C1\342\200\231s injuries. Parent interviews made no disclosures regarding the incident. LPA reviewed all information gathered from interviews and observation. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Marcela Torres, at 12:45pm. END OF REPORT PAGE 2 of 2