Incident investigation·November 4, 2025

On 11/04/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced case management inspection for the purpose of ensuring the standards are being met in accordance with California Tittle 22 Regulations and California Health and Safety Codes. LPA met with Carolina Noguera, Facility Director. LPA Laureano toured the facility both indoors and outdoors. During today\342\200\231s inspection there were (71) children and 11 staff members including and Director and 2 administrators. LPA Laureano was following on an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) made to the El Segundo Child Care Regional Office (ESCCRO) via telephone, 7/2025. Facility contacted the ESCCRO on July 2025 to report incident that occurred on 7/21/2025. Based on the UIR received report states that the child named on report, C1, slipped walking up the steps of the playground jungle gym and hurt her chin on the equipment. Staff 1 comforted C1 and took care of her needs. Parents were notified and C1 received medical treatment, 5 stitches on chin. Director followed up with parent to check on C1 and was informed that C1 was doing well and child will be back in school the next day. During today\342\200\231s inspection LPA observed and inspected the outdoor playground where the incident happened. Per director, Carolina Noguera, staff was retrained around playground procedures. Groups are split into two groups and teachers remind children not to go up the playground apparatus running and/or with toys. Teachers remind children to be mindful when going up and down structure. Page 2 LPA reminded Director Carolina Noguera to continue to report and submit Unusual Incident Reports in a timely manner. Based on LPA\342\200\231s interviews and observations, Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health and Safety Codes, NO Deficiencies or Technical Violations were cited. An exit interview was conducted, the report and Appeal Rights were reviewed and provided to Director Carolina Noguera. LPA Laureano posted a Notice of Site Visit which must remain posted for 30 days. At this time no further investigation is needed.