Incident investigation·January 17, 2024

On 01/17/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valerie Mireles met with Site Supervisor Ciara DeBock for an unannounced case management inspection. A file review was conducted prior to today's inspection. LPA toured the facility. At the time of the inspection, no children were present. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The purpose of today's inspection was to address an unusual incident that took place at the facility on 12/12/2023. An Unusual Incident Report was submitted to the Fresno Community Care Licensing (CCL) Office regarding a biting incident that occurred, on 12/12/2023, involving two daycare children. On today\342\200\231s visit, LPA interviewed staff that were present at the time of the incident and took photos of the entryway where the incident occurred. LPA spoke with Site Supervisor, who reportedly witnessed the incident as it occurred and was in proximity of the child when the incident occurred. Per the Site Supervisor, Child #2 saw that his/her parent arrive for pick up and attempted to pass Child #1. While Child #2 was passing child #1, Child #1 bit Child #2. According to the Site Supervisor, the parent of Child #2 was present and observed the incident take place. During the case management inspection, LPA interviewed Director, reviewed facility files, and reviewed protocols for reporting obligations. With the information received today it is determined that the staff handled the situation quickly and properly, and incident regarding child#1 and Child #2 were reported timely and school protocol was followed. LPA verified visual supervision was on all children at all times and that the incident did not occur due to negligence. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies observed during today\342\200\231s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted with Site Supervisor, Ciara DeBock and a copy of the report and appeal rights were given and discussed.