Incident investigation·June 6, 2024

On 06/06/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kruz Long conducted an unannounced case management visit. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA met with Enoka Attale, Director and explained the purpose of the visit. There were 13 children with 2 staff members present in classroom #2. The purpose of this visit is to follow up on an incident that occurred on 05/16/2024 which was reported to the department on 05/17/2024 (reported timely). The self-reported incident is regarding personal rights. During the course of the investigation, LPAs Long and Ochoa toured classroom #2, interviewed Staff #1 (S1) and Staff #2 (S1) and attempted the interview Child #1 (C1). On the day of the incident, C1’s finger was pinched when Staff closed the exit door of classroom #2. The injury required staff to contact 911 and medical attention was rendered. Interview with S2 indicate that the children in classroom #2 were lined up and getting ready to go outside. According to S2, Child #2 (C2) opened the door before the class was ready to exit. In efforts to stop the children from exiting, S2 closed the door without ensuring that it was safe to do so. C1 had their hand/fingers wedged between the door at which point their finger was pinched. S2 stated that they felt overwhelmed that day and did not notice C1 next to the door to prevent the incident from happening. Paramedics arrived and child’s finger required stiches. The finger was not broken or fractured. Based on the facts of the incident, this incident could have been prevented. The deficiency was cited in accordance with the Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety Codes. Please see 809D for documentation of deficiency. page 1 of 2 Upon receipt of the licensing report. Licensee shall post report documenting Type A citation along with Notice of Site Visit Form in an area accessible for review for 30 days or a civil penalty of $100 will be assessed. Licensee shall also provide a copy of the report documenting Type A citation and any report resulting from a Non-Compliance Conference to all parents of currently enrolled children along with form LIC 9224 (Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report) for signature. Completed form shall be placed in child's file. Licensee shall also provide report and form to parents of newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. An exit Interview was conducted, a copy of this report and appeal rights along with Notice of Site visit was provided to Enoka Attale, Director. page 2 of 2