complaint·February 6, 2025

Staff # 1 disclosed that bathrooms were initially being cleaned before six o’clock – but has created a schedule for cleaning crew to clean the bathrooms were incident happened at 6:30 pm. Per Staff # 1 child ran into the bathroom and did not notice the bathroom was wet- child sat on toilet with the seat being up and got shirt wet. Staff # 1 disclosed that incident was observed but was not observed that child # 1 hit their head. Staff # 3 disclosed that child # 1 ran to use the bathroom as they were helping another child that ran into the classroom. Per Staff they heard child # 1 cry and then observed that child had fallen into the toilet as the seat was up- however did not observed child falling in or hurting their head. During inspection LPA obtained a copy of initial incident report that discloses that as staff was helping a child that ran into the classroom- they heard child # 1 fall into the toilet. LPA conducted interview with Child # 1 who disclosed that they had an ouchy on their heard because they hit their head on the toilet. Child # 1 disclosed that there was no teacher in the restroom during the incident. LPA conducted interviews with parents who corroborated that they have no concerns with the facility. Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Though allegation is substantiated facility was previously cited on 12/5/2024 for lack of supervision. As part of correction facility conducted a meeting with staff and has placed gates on each classroom to prevent the children from running into the bathroom. When going into the bathroom there is one staff member supervising the bathroom at all times. LPA Lopez observed gates on this date. Additionally, Staff # 1 -3 disclosed that restrooms are cleaned after hours now. Staff # 1 -3 disclosed that restrooms are cleaned after hours now. LPA obtained a map with times that restrooms are cleaned. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Maricruz Flores.------------- 2 of 2 -----------------------------------