Incident investigation·October 22, 2024

On 10/22/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alemoh met with Director Jackie for the purpose of concluding the self-reported unusual incident that was received by the Palmdale Regional Office on 10/10/2024 that occurred on the same day. LPA toured the facility and observed 33 children present along with 4 staff. On 10/10/2024 the facility reported an Unusual Incident concerning child #1 was playing on the playground on the monkey bars to which he fell on his arm. Interviews with staff, parents, and other complaint relevant parties including the review of supportive documentation and records. Interviews revealed in that there were two staff members at the time of the incident providing care and supervision of C1. Staff members were stationed next to the monkey bars area to which they observed the incident that occurred. Video evidence was observed in that Staff #1, and #2 went to check up on C1 immediately after the incident had occurred. Staff members were observed providing first aid to C1 to which staff members brought C1 back into the facility to apply an ice pack on C1 arm. Parents were called and notified for pick up. No deficiency will be cited today. Licensee is encouraged to continue to report unusual incidents to the Palmdale Regional Office. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was read and provided to the licensee on this date, along with a copy of her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.