complaint·December 14, 2022

It was reported, on or about 09/23/2022 that upon pick up a child was witnessed limping to their authorized representative. When the authorized representative questioned staff regarding the child limping, staff reported nothing of note occurred that day. When the authorized representative took the child to a doctor, they found a fracture in the child’s right foot. On 09/26/2022 when the authorized representative informed staff of the child’s fractured foot, it was disclosed that on 09/23/2022 the child was seen climbing a ball cart on the playground and that the cart fell on the child’s foot. When the authorized representative asked for the incident report, the report was dated for 09/26/2022 rather than 09/23/2022. The following information was collected during the investigation: Based on interviews with pertinent parties, it was disclosed that an incident did occur on 09/23/2022 while the child was in care. According to interviews, the director and assistant director were present when a ball cart tipped over and fell on a child’s foot. It was disclosed the child was redirected multiple times and instructed not to climb the ball cart. The director stated that nothing was amiss with the child when they were inspected directly after the incident but admitted that the authorized representative was not notified of the occurrence at all upon pick up. Upon inspecting the child’s file and examining the internal incident report, LPAs found that the incident report was dated 09/26/2022 when the incident occurred on 09/23/2022. Moreover, medical documentation was submitted to LPAs during the course of the investigation that supported the fact that the child did sustain an injury on the foot the ball cart fell on while in care. Based on LPAs observation of medical documentation, interviews and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1), are being cited on the attached LIC9099D. An exit interview was conducted with Facility Representative Lisa Stillwell, Appeal Rights were discussed and issued, a copy of this report was provided, and a Notice of Site visit was issued. Upon receipt of this report, the Facility Representative shall post the Notice of Site Visit and any Licensing report documenting a type “A” deficiency. The report and the Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC 9224 form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224). A copy of this report must be made available for the next three years