Incident investigation·October 2, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection due to two incidents that were reported to the Department. LPA met with Site Supervisor Patty Arrua who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Census was taken. On June 4th, 2025, an incident was self reported to the Department via Email by the facility who reported that child # 1 jumped off a chair outside landing on their elbow. On September 25th ,2025 an incident was self reported to the Department via Email by the facility who reported that on September 24th, 2025 child # 2 was running tripped and fell hitting their forehead on a the wooden part of a children's couch. Reports were reported within the required 24 hours. The purpose of the inspection was to obtain additional information regarding the incident reported to the Department. During the inspection, LPA Lopez conducted interviews with Site Director and staff. Regarding the incident reported on June 4th, 2025- interviews corroborated that incident was observed- during outdoor time child # 1 was playing on the colorful block chairs- child climbed and jumped off the chair landing on elbow. Ice pack was applied and parents were called. Parents took child to the doctor- it was determined that child had a fracture elbow. Child returned to school with restrictions. Staff continue to remind children of the rules and appropriate use of furniture. ------------------------------------------------- pg. 1 of 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Regarding the incident reported on September 25th,2025- interviews corroborated that after hand washing child # 2 threw their paper towel away in the trash can and ran towards the couch- child tripped and fell forward hitting their forehead on the wooden part of the couch. Incident was observed- ice pack was provided and parents were called. Parents took child to the doctor for precautions- child had no injury and came back the next day with no restrictions. LPA inspected the classroom and outdoor area of the incidents. LPA did not observe any hazards; LPA advise that reminders of using walking feet, using furniture appropriately and staff moving with the children is best practice. At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative, a civil penalty of $100 can be assessed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with site supervisor Patty Arrua. --------------------------------------------------- pg. 2 of 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------