Incident investigation·January 10, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Joe Katrdzhyan and Lilia Hernandez conducted an unannounced case management inspection to follow up on incidences reported to the Department. LPAs arrived at the facility at 2:12PM and met with Marietta Tambalo, Head Teacher, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. LPAs were later met by Martha Borquez, Local District Director. There were 63 children and 15 staff present upon arrival. The purpose of the visit was to follow-up on an incident that was reported to the department. LPA Hernandez conducted interviews and obtained documentation during this visit. The incident that occurred on 11/30/2023, was reported to the Department on 11/30/2023, via telephone. The facility reported the Unusual Incident to the Department within the required 24 hours of occurrence. Information reported to the Department indicated that child #1 was playing outdoors in an area identified as the music area. Staff #1 and Staff #2 witness Child#1 slipped and hit their face on the platform of the music area. Staff #2 walked over to Child #1 saw nose bleeding and Staff #2 administered first aid. Parent was notified and issued a head injury report. Parent sought medical attention for Child# 1. Child #1 returned to care on 12/4/2023 with a doctor's note with restrictions. On 1/03/2024, Facility received a doctors note for child #1 with no restrictions. The incident that occurred on 12/05/2023, was reported to the Department on 12/07/2023, via telephone. The facility did not reported the Unusual Incident to the Department within the required 24 hours of occurrence. Information reported to the Department indicated that Child #2 personal rights may or may not have been violated. Based on interviews conducted and documentation obtained, further information is needed to determine if Child #1 personal right may or may not have been violated. There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Martha Borquez, Local District Director .