Incident investigation·April 29, 2025

At 1:30PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Tran conducted Case Management Incident visit at HSA "Pasitos" Scholar Head Start to follow up self reported incident occurred on 4/7/2025. Monterey Park SW Regional Office received the writing incident report on 04/07/2025. LPA met with Child Development Supervisor, Coralia Dolmuz and announced the purpose of today\342\200\231s visit. We toured the facility. LPA observed proper care and supervision. All center staff that was present during today\342\200\231s inspection had fingerprint cleared and associated to the designated license number. LPA completed staff and child's record review. LPA obtained child's documents and doctor's note. Interviewed were conducted with staff, children, and other. Based on the information that was gathered during today's visit, on 4/7/25, there were three staff supervising 8 children. No concerns with staff and children ratio. The incident occurred during AM outdoor play. A staff that was in close proximity to C1 (See LIC 811) observed child went under the apparatus and hit the head on the metal part. Staff immediately assessed the injury and determined to contact 911 and parent. Parent refused paramedics, insisted to take child herself to the primary doctor for checkup. Per mom, child received two stitches. Child returned to school two days later without any restrictions. At this time based on the available information it does not appear this incident was the result of a Title 22 violation for lack of care and supervision. No further investigation is required for the incident reported. No deficiency was cited during today\342\200\231s visit. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Coralia Dolmuz.