Incident investigation·April 23, 2024

On April 23, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Monique Ayala and Priscilla Ochoa conducted an unannounced case management inspection at the above facility. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. The purpose of this inspection is to follow up on an unusual incident report that occurred on 04/05/2024 and was filed with our department on 04/08/2024. LPA met with Area Supervisor, Vanessa Quezada. LPAs observed 33 children in care with 8 staff. Brief Summary of Incident : On 04/05/2024 at approximately 2:50PM, while playing outside Child #1 (C1) was running and tripped on his foot. C1 placed his right arm up to prevent his face from hitting the floor. C1 right arm ended up under his body resulting C1 hurting his arm. C1 was provided first aid. The facility called 911 and it was recommended to take C1 to the emergency room. C1 was given a splint for his right arm. During this investigation, LPAs interviewed, staff #1 (S1), staff #2 (S2), staff #3 (S3) and obtained a copy of incident report. LPAs was unable to interview C1, as C1 has not returned to the facility. LPAs interviewed Child #2 (C2) who stated C1 fell and hurt his arm and went to the hospital. C2 stated S1 was with C1 when the incident occurred. S1-S3 stated that there 13 children in the small yard with 3 staff members. S1 stated she observed the incident occur and was able to provide care for C1 immediately. There are no deficiencies being cited at this time. An exit interview was conducted a copy of this report along with Notice of Site Visit was provided to Area Supervisor, Vanessa Quezada. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.