Incident investigation·May 21, 2024

On 5/21/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loyce Phillips, conducted a case management inspection to follow up on an Unusual Incident, reported to the department by telephone on 5/10/2024. LPA was greeted by Director, Olivia Calleja. LPA toured the facility and took a census of the children. LPA observed 66 children in care with 15 staff members. Description of the incident : On 5/9/2024 at approximately 2:10pm, during outside playtime C1 was playing with another child. C1 was climbing the stairs of the play structure when he missed the 2nd step, fell and hit his forehead on the edge of the step. First aid was applied to C1, parents and 911 was called immediately. Paramedics and parent arrived to the facility at the same time. C1 was transported with parent by paramedics. C1 sustain a 1 inch laceration on the forehead. Director called parent on 5/10/2024 to follow-up on C1. Parent explained C1 had received 6 stiches in the forehead. C1 has not returned to the facility. Parent stated "C1 will return when stiches are removed". During this inspection, LPA toured the facility, interviewed staff, obtain a copy of the facility roster and inspected the play equipment and took photos of the outdoor play area. Based on the information provided and interviews conducted further investigation is required. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report and notice of site visit was provided to Director.