Follow-up·November 15, 2024

On November 5,2024 at 01:31 PM Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA’S) Courtnee Peebles arrived unannounced at KIDDIE ACADEMY OF MURRIETA (CCC) to conduct a case management visit. On 11/12/2024 CCLD received an unusual incident report stating Child 1 (C1) sustained a laceration from falling during outside play at the CCC. Facility records were reviewed, and Director (D) and Staff 1 (S1) were interviewed. LPA toured the facility to observe the area in which the incident occurred and based on information gathered, the facility acted appropriately, and no violations have been identified. Based on interviews, C1 and another child were playing running through the grass outside when S1 was present with twelve children. Another child needed S1's assistance when S1 turned around to assist another child. C1 then approached S1 in tears stating, they fell. S1 stated, they could see the blood coming down C1's leg and immediately took C1 to their co-teacher, who provided first aid to C1's injury. C1 was picked up immediately and has not returned to the CCC due to personal reasons. In addition, the facility’s staff reported the incident timely to the Department. An exit interview was conducted and copy of this report was provided to Director, Breeana Baker. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.