Incident investigation·March 1, 2024

This is an amended report issued on 03/01/24 regarding an incident that occurred in the facility on 02/16/24. The incident was an accident and not a result of a violation of California Code of Regulations Title 22. On 03/01/2024 at approximately 8:30am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mary Silva conducted an unannounced case management inspection to ensure the facility was in compliance with Title 22 regulations. Licensing staff met with Program Manager Yesenia Arteaga and Program Director Sheena Minaya. The purpose of the inspection was explained. There was a total of 8 children present with 4 staff. The department was made aware of an incident that occurred at the facility on 02/16/24 involving a child with serious injuries needing medical attention. Facility called the regional office on 02/16/24 to report the incident and submitted a written report on 02/20/2024. During the inspection LPA conducted interviews with center staff. LPA obtained documentation in the form of facility roster, personnel report, sign in and sign out sheet for the month of February 2024, copy of incident report provided to parent, reviewed file for child #1, viewed video footage, angle of camera does not capture incident, photographs of the wrought iron gate and other documents pertaining to the incident. Based on the disclosures made during staff interviews, the incident occurred on 02/16/24 at approximately 11:00am in the infant playground. During the transition from the playground to the classroom child #1 caught tip of left ring finger in the hinges of the wrought iron gate, causing bottom tip of left finger under the nail to nearly be severed. Due to the extent of the injury child #1 was transported by ambulance to a hospital for medical attention. Per director immediately after the incident occurred the facility placed a wooden pilar to prevent the gate from opening more than 90 degrees and a sign to open the door inward in the interim of having the gate repaired. __________________________Page 1_________________________________________ Based on the information verified during the inspection of the incident, no deficiencies are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were given. Exit interview conducted and report was provided and reviewed with Program Director Sheena Minaya. _______________________Page 2___________________________________________________