Incident investigation·October 16, 2024

On 10/16/24 at 2:10 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Claudia Kam and Joshua Ortega conducted an Unannounced Case management Inspection to follow up on an incident that was reported to the Department on 9/13/24. Upon arrival, LPAs announced purpose of inspection and met with Facility Representatives, who granted entry to facility. Census was taken. On 9/13/24, an incident was reported to The Department where a child sustained an injury while in care . The facility reported this incident to the Department within the required 24 hours and submitted written report within seven days. During this inspection LPAs interviewed staff, observed outdoor space where incident occurred, and observed child named in report. Teacher informed Licensing that a child injured his ear on a bench during music time. Teacher stated this incident occurred during free dance, and observed the child trip and hit his ear. Teacher states they applied immediate first aid, by cleaning wound and applying an ice pack. Teacher states that after child continued to play and injury did not appear to stop child from daily activities. Parent was informed immediately and child picked up in the afternoon at regular pick up. Per Teacher, parent consulted doctor with no diagnosis. LPAs observed child present at the facility and playing freely not affected by any injury. Based on the information obtained and LPAs observation LPAs determined there was adequate supervision. The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative. Report Ends - Page 1 of 1