complaint·January 21, 2026

The facility reported the incident to the department with the required 24 hours. During this visit LPA observed active supervision of staff to children and staff and children's ratios were followed. Video of incident showed 6 children were supervised by 2 staff and 1 volunteer, Staff 1 was observed standing and supervising children in the carpeted area, while C1 was on carpet kicking a toy, Staff 1 turned away for 1 second and C1 (blocked by S1) appeared to stand on toy and fall forward hitting table with face. Video showed that S1 immediately turned and picked up C1, took to sink area and appeared to clean mouth with paper towel and water. Based on incident report and documents reviewed the staff provided C1 with 1st as needed. Staff interviewed stated C1 had a cut lip with bleeding and were not able to see inside mouth. Staff stated incident was reported to Director. LPA discussed with director the requirement of facility to inform authorized representative of any injury that more serious than a minor cut or scratch to authorized representative immediately. The facility is being cited one Type B deficiency for not immediately reporting injury to authorized representative in accordance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations 101226(a). (See LIC 9099D) Exit interview conducted with Director, Shirley Jones, during which appeal rights were explained. A copy of the appeal rights were provided. ---End of Report