Incident investigation·January 10, 2025

On 01/10/2025 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts(LPAs) Justeene Tamayo and Hanna Cha 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 12/17/24. The center went on Winter Break until the beginning of January, therefore LPA was unable to investigate the UIR at the time of occurence. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection. Upon arrival, there are 22 preschool children in care, along with 9 teachers. Description of Incident: On 12/16/24, Child #1 fell on the playground and scratched the left side of their face. Doctor released child #1 to return to daycare on 12/17/24. During the inspection, LPAs interviewed staff, children #2-5, and the Director. Child #1 was not present at the time of inspection. At this time, further investigation is needed. Director was informed a random unannounced inspection will be conducted at a later date to interview child #1. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was provided to Director, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.