Incident investigation·September 4, 2024

On 09/04/24 at 12:44 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justeene Tamayo met with Director, Rosa Ayala Lopez, who granted access to the facility. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct an unannounced case management inspection for a UIR received at Palmdale RO on 08/19/24. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection. Upon arrival, there are 17 preschool children in care, along with 7 teachers. Description of Incident: On 08/19/24, child #1 was running and fell onto cozy bed (bean bag) hitting their head on the window edge. During the inspection, LPA interviewed staff, child #1, and other daycare children who witnessed the incident. It was revealed that staff had instructed the preschool children to walk instead of running inside the classroom. Despite this, child #1 became excited and jumped on the bean bag near the window, accidentally hitting their head on the window edge. Teachers #1 and #2 saw the incident but were unable to respond in time. First aid was administered, and the parents were immediately notified and given an "ouchie report." The bean bag has been removed, and a desk now barricades the lower corner window to prevent any other incidents from reoccurring. This incident was deemed accidental, and no deficiencies were cited at this time. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was provided to Director, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.