Incident investigation·January 29, 2024

On 1/29/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Annelise Villa and Crystal Ali met with Site Supervisor Rosa Ayala-Lopez, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. The purpose of this visit was to conduct a follow up Case Management - Incident inspection for an Unusual Incident that was received by the Department on 1/23/2024. The Unusual Incident was self reported within the time frame specified by regulations. Upon arrival, LPA observed 15 preschool children, with 5 staff present, and the site supervisor. Description of incident: On 1/22/2024, Child #1 ran from their classroom to the facility's outer gate. While Staff #1 was attempting to stop the child from running into the parking lot, Child #1 abruptly stopped, causing a collision with Staff #1. Due to the height difference, Child #1 hit their head on the Staff #1's knee. Child sustained a cut and bruising around the eye area. After interviews conducted with staff, it was revealed Staff #1 and licensee observed the incidents occur on 1/22/2024 and it was accidental. Child #1 did not need medical attention, and the licensee took appropriate measures to ensure the health and safety of each child. Per Site Supervisor, the facility is working with staff and parents to ensure similar incidents do not occur. No deficiencies are being cited at this time. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the licensee, along with her Notice of Site Visit.