Incident investigation·May 5, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Li conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection due to an incident that occurred on 4/8/2025 and was reported to the Department on 4/11/25. A risk assessment was conducted. LPA met with Director Christine Jennings, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 32 children present and 5 staff. The facility was observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. On 4/11/2025, an unusual incident report was made to the Department regarding an incident that resulted in injury to an infant. A infant was attempting to balance himself while standing and pulled on the diaper shelf and bin which resulted in the bin and shelf falling toward him. Teacher caught the shelf in time to prevent it from hitting him but the bin fell on infants mouth and resulted in scrapping his mouth. Ice pack was provided to apply but infant refused ice pack. Ouch report was provided to parent. During todays visit, LPA interviewed Director regarding the incident, inspected all crawling infant and toddler rooms furniture for safety, obtained facility ouch report to parent. Infant was not taken for medical care and did not need additional first aid. Facility secured diaper bin shelf with earthquake safe Velcro latches. Photos were captured during visit. Incident occurred on 4/8/25. Facility reported incident on 4/11/25. LPA advised that incidents shall be reported within 24 hours of occurrence and written reports can be submitted within 7 days of the occurrence. *Continued on the next page.... Reference of Title 22 regulation and code included below: 101212 (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. LPA printed Title 22 section 101212 Reporting Requirements and provided to Christine Jennings for reference. LPA reminded director that failure to report timely may result in citations being issued. Based on information obtained during this investigation, no follow up is necessary regarding the incident reported. No deficiencies are being cited at this time. A 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Christine Jennings.