Incident investigation·October 19, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mireya Garcia conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection due to an incident that was reported to the Department on October 12, 2021. Due to COVID- 19 precautionary measures were taken, licensing staff present during inspection wore appropriate personal protective equipment. LPA met with Director, Victoria Garcia who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Census was taken. On October 12, 2021 an unusual incident report was made to the department regarding an incident that involved a child who sustained injury that required medical attention. The facility reported this incident to the Department within the required 24 hours. Based on information obtained during interviews conducted with staff and the parent of child in question, LPA Garcia determined that during outdoor play child fell and hit the mouth area on the apparatus steps. Although staff was present and observed the incident, staff could not reach the child in time to prevent fall. At 10:13 a.m., during this inspection LPA did not observe any tripping hazards near or on the area where incident took place. Child was taken to the doctor and received stiches. Child has returned to day care. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 1 OF 2. Based on information obtained during this investigation, no follow up is necessary regarding the incident reported. The facility followed all proper procedures; Staff administered first aid, child’s parent was notified, incident report was sent in properly and timely and all medical needs were met. Per Director, staff reminded children to walk and not run to prevent falls in the future. In addition, staff will remind children to use handrails when going up or down the steps of the apparatus to prevent falls in the future. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Victoria Garcia. END OF REPORT: PAGE 2 OF 2.