Incident investigation·September 26, 2024

On September 26, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Priscilla Ochoa and Kruz Long conducted an unannounced case management inspection for the above facility. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPAs were greeted by Site Supervisor, Cecilia Noriega. The purpose of this inspection is to follow up on a self-reported incident that occurred at the facility on 06/28/2024 before the facility closed for summer break. Brief summary of incident: Child #1 (C1) was running on the outside playground and bumped into Child #2 (C2). C1 tripped and fell. C1’s face and glasses hit the ground causing a cut to the middle of the forehead. In course of the investigation, LPA interviewed Staff #1 (S1), Staff #2 (S2), Staff 3 (S3). LPA attempted to interview C1 and C2 , but C1 and C2 are no longer in the program. Based on interviews and observations conducted there was no corroborating information to determine that there was a lack of supervision during this incident. LPAs toured the outside area where the incident occurred and did not observe any tripping hazards. All reporting requirements were met . There are no deficiencies being cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during facility’s hours of operation. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided, along with appeal rights to Site Supervisor, Cecilia Noriega.