Incident investigation·October 16, 2024

On October 16, 2024, at 10:00 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Carolyn Tuba and Mariah Aguirre conducted a case management inspection due to an incident that was self-reported and submitted by the facility. The incident occurred on 10/10/2024 at approximately 9:30 am outside on the playground. Covid risk assessment was conducted. LPAs met with Manager, Monica Jarvis. LPAs observed and took a census of 16 children with 3 staff. The incident was reported to the Department within the required 24 hours of occurrence. The incident consisted with a child tripping and bumping their mouth on the step of the play structure outside. During this investigation, LPAs conducted interviews with Staff #1 (S1), Staff #2 (S2) and photos were taken of the play equipment to ensure the safety. LPAs did not observe any hazards on or around the play equipment. Child #1 (C1) was not available for interview. S1 and S2 stated that the child was running up the steps and tripped, causing C1 to fall and bump their two front teeth on the step of the play structure. According to staff no other children were playing around C1 when this occurred. First aid was provided with an ice pack and parent was called. Authorized emergency contact person picked up the child shortly after the incident. According to the Manager, parent of C1\342\200\231s sought dental care due to an injury, however the Manager stated that special food accommodations must be made before C1 can return to school due to injury of the child. The dental/medical report was given to the parent of C1 was not available. The Manager sent via email a copy of the parent incident report to LPA, C. Tuba. LPAs were provided a copy of the note to return to school from the dental office during this visit. No citations have been issued at this time. page 1 of 2 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Manager, Monica Jarvis. page 2 of 2