Incident investigation·May 12, 2023

On May 12, 2023 at 9:00a.m. Licensing Program Analyst( LPA) Doris Whitmore conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a Case Management on an incident that occurred on 04/21/2023. Upon arrival, LPA met with Siranush Andakyan, Center Director and informed the nature of the visit. There was a total of 45 children being supervised by 11 staff. The El Segundo Regional Office received an phone call from Early Childhood Site Supervisor Heather Strauss at 11:30A.M.that child #1 were in a circle and stepped out of the circle and lost his balance. Child#1 hit the left side of his head (above the ear) on the edge of the wall and received a small cut. LPA obtained a copy of the facility roster, copy of UIR that was submitted to the office, Ouch Report, CCRC Confidential Medical Referral/ Follow Up Form. LPA reviewed child#1 file and conducted interviews with the staff #1, #2, and Child#1,2,3, and 4. At the time of the incident that occurred, teacher to child ratios were within compliance. Facility staff provided Care and Supervision during the time of the incident. Based on the information obtained throughout the course of the investigation, there are no deficiencies. An exit interview was conducted with the Center Director Siranush Andakyan and a copy of this report along with the Notice of Site Visit was issued.