Incident investigation·February 11, 2026

On 2/11/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amelia Morales conducted an unannounced case management inspection due to an incident which occurred on 1/26/2026.\302\240 The incident, was reported to the Department on 1/27/2026, via telephone. Upon arrival, LPA met with Co-Directors / Ashley Tinnes and Monika Mendoza Mastroianni, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 63 children with 10 staff observed present in the preschool program. The incident, which occurred, Child #1 jumped from tree stump to tree stump, fell and received stitches on forehead. Child #1 was present during the visit. During staff interviews LPA was informed that Staff #2 had active supervision of the child who obtained an injury. LPA Morales inspected where the incident occurred, LPA Morales took photos of where the incident occurred. LPA Morales took photos of where the tree stumps were placed. LPA Morales was informed by Staff #1, Staff #2, and staff#3, that Child #1 lost their footing while jumping from tree stump. When asked if Child #1 was walking or running, Staff #2 stated Child #1 was jumping towards each step. Page 1 of 2 Staff #2 informed LPA that they checked on Child #1, and noticed Child #1 was bleeding from their forehead. Per Staff #2, Child #1 was taken to the Administration office,\302\240 injury was cleaned off and was provided a band aid with gauze. Per Staff #1 parents were notified of the incident. Per Staff #3, Child #1 was picked up early. Per Staff #3, Child #1 was taken to the doctors that day due to child needing stitches. When asked if Child #1 had a concussion Staff #2 and Staff #3 stated "No." Per staff child returned to school the following day. LPA Morales inquired if there are cameras on the premise, facility stated yes. Facility directed LPA to where the video is captured. The video angles where the incident took place, is not visible. There is a blind spot in camera where it did not capture where the incident occurred. When asked what protocols has the facility put in place to ensure this does not occur again, Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff#3 stated that the tree stumps have been removed. LPA Morales observed the removable tree stumps located in a secure area inaccessible to the children in care. LPA Morales spoke with Parent #1 regarding the incident, Parent #1 has no concerns. During Child #1 interview, Child #1 informed LPA they "fell and need help." During the inspection, LPA obtained a copy of the children's roster, obtained a copy of internal "Accident Report," conducted interviews with Staff, interviewed parent #1, interviewed Child #1, took photos and made observations of where the incident occurred. At this time, no further investigation is needed. There are no deficiencies observed in regards to today's visit. Notice of Site was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Co-Director / Ashley Tinnes Co-Director / Monika Mendoza Mastroianni. Page 2 of 2