Incident investigation·February 8, 2024

On February 8, 2024 at 9:20 am. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba conducted a Case Management inspection due to an incident that occurred at the facility on 1/19/2024. LPA met with Licensee, Maura Lopez. LPA conducted interviews and obtained documentation. The incident was reported to the Department within the required 24 hours of occurrence. The incident consisted with a child having an injury that required medical attention. Based on all the information obtained, interviews conducted with Licensee, her Assistant who observed the incident and the parent of the child. LPA determined that the incident was an accident. The LPA was unable to interview the child due to their age and not verbal enough. The Child has recovered after the injury and returned to the facility. LPA obtained a copy of the medical report and the incident report given to the parent at the time of injury. LPA took photo of the chair, the child was climbing. LPA viewed video of child the day of the incident. During the course of the visit, LPA’s computer was not working properly and a manual LIC809 was given no deficiencies were cited today. A manual Notice of Site Visit was given and remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted & report was reviewed with Licensee, Maura Lopez.