Incident investigation·June 5, 2025

On June 5, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annelise Villa met with Licensee Vilma Archila, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. The purpose of this visit was to conduct a Case Management - Incident inspection regarding an incident that occurred on May 29, 2025. This Unusual Incident was self-reported. LPA discussed reporting requirements, pursuant to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Section 101212(d), to ensure all reportable unusual incidents are reported within specified time frames. Upon arrival LPA observed 3 preschool age children and 1 infant, along with Licensee and 1 staff caring for them. Description of incident: On May 29, 2025, Licensee was preparing breakfast for Child #1 in the kitchen. Child #1 was in the connected living room playing with the family dog, approximately 10 feet away. Licensee was in close proximity to the child and stated she did not hear or see the incident occur. While preparing for school drop off, Child #1 disclosed the dog bit her on the nose about 30 minutes prior. Licensee observed a scratch approximately 1 inch in length on the child's nose. Licensee stated child did not cry, express fear, or note any pain. The wound did not bleed and there was minimal redness. Licensee immediately provided first aid to the area, took photographs to document, and notified the child's parent. LPA conducted a record review of child's file and reviewed dog vaccination record and license with the City of Victorville. All vaccinations for the dog are up to date. Child's file was maintained current. Child returned to the family childcare home the following day. In response, Licensee immediately removed the dog temporarily from the home and stated once the dog returns, the dog will remain in another room or outside while daycare children are present. Continued on LIC 809-C LPA discussed the following best practices with Licensee regarding pets in the childcare setting: \342\200\242 Before bringing and introducing any animal, learn about the usual behavior of that type of animal and get to know the individual pet. Since children\342\200\231s behavior can threaten an animal, be sure you know how the animal behaves when frightened. \342\200\242 Make sure that children are introduced to pets in a quiet, controlled setting. \342\200\242 Teach children how to behave around pets. They need to learn not to feed or provoke the pet, and that removing the pet\342\200\231s food or disturbing a sleeping pet upsets them. Always keep their faces and fingers away from a pet\342\200\231s mouth, beak or claws. \342\200\242 All pets, whether kept indoors or outside, must be in good health, show no evidence of disease, and be friendly toward children. \342\200\242 Child care providers must be present when children play with animals. Be ready to remove a child immediately if an animal shows signs of distress or the child treats the animal inappropriately. \342\200\242 Keep pet food and dishes out of children\342\200\231s reach. \342\200\242 Do not let children pet an animal that is in a cage/kennel Licensee was provided with Health & Safety Notes, California Childcare Health Program article "Pets in the Childcare Setting" for more information and best practices to take action to prevent further incidents. Technical assistance was given to Licensee, see attached LIC 9102. Licensee understands that she must provide a safe environment for day care children and she is responsible for child safety around pets at all times. Reporting requirements for the incident were met. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the Licensee, along with a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights.