Incident investigation·September 17, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) R. Derraco conducted an unannounced case management visit to the above mentioned facility on 09/17/25 at 9:15AM. LPA was met by Director Tamara Simpson who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 73 children in care and 12 adults caring for the children. The center was observed to be within teacher to child ratio at time of inspection. The center was observed to be clean and free of any defects The purpose of this visit is to follow up on an Unusual Incident that was reported to the Department on 08/26/25. During the inspection, LPA made observations and conducted interviews. Individuals interviewed state that S4 was attempting to enter a toy truck in the play yard by putting their weight on the door entering feet first. Individuals interviewed state that entering the toy truck that way caused the the truck to tip over and fall on top of S4. Individuals interviewed state that S2 and S3 were less than 10 feet from where the incident occurred and reacted almost instantly. Individuals stated that S2 brought the child into main office to the Director and an assistant who provided First Aide. Per Director, authorized representatives were called to be informed of the incident and for S4 to be picked up. During record review, LPA observed that all adults in charge of classrooms are qualified teachers. Director states there were 32 children at play when the incident occurred, and 4 qualified adults supervising the children. Individuals interviewed state that S3 has spoken to S4 on how to properly use the playground equipment on the previous day. LPA observed that the toy truck is no longer available for children to play with. Individuals interviewed state that there is always a floater along with the classroom's assigned teacher/s supervising children during outdoor play time. The fact that the incident took place in front of S2 and S3, their immediate reaction to the incident, S3's instruction to S4 on how to properly use outdoor play equipment, and that the center was within teacher to child ratio requirement (1 qualified teacher for every 12 children) indicates the incident did not occur because there was a lack of supervision and/or the center was operating outside of the teacher to child ratio. The center was observed to be in compliance with California Code of Regulation, therefore no citation will be issued at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Tamara Sampson.