Incident investigation·September 12, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rachel Zeron conducted an unannounced case management visit at the facility for the purpose of conducting an investigation pertaining to the facility's submission of an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received by Licensing on 08/27/2024. The UIR outlined an incident that occurred on 08/21/2024 pertaining to a child that sustained a cut on the left side of the forehead. LPA was granted entry to the facility and met with Facility Director, Charlene Bunnell-McAlister to discuss the incident. Interviews revealed that child #1 (C1) was chasing another child and tried to stop themself from running into the shelf and put C1's hands out, lowered their head and hit the shelf with their head. When staff heard C1 yell out, staff ran over and C1 was not crying but staff seen that C1 had a cut on the forehead. Staff took C1 to the front reception, the assistant Director called the responsible party (RP) to pick up C1. The RP showed up right away and took C1 to the hospital where C1 received 2 stiches. C1 returned the next day. LPA observed the shelf to have rounded corners and was appropriate for the children in care. Based on the information obtained during this visit, there appears to be no violations of Title 22 Regulations at this time. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection and a copy of this report was provided to Director, Charlene Bunnell-McAlister. Director understands a copy of this report shall be kept on record for three years and provided to the public upon request. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for the next 30 days.