Incident investigation·December 19, 2023

On 12/19/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justeene Tamayo met with Director Patricia Jacobs who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. The purpose of this visit was to conduct a Case Management - Incident Follow Up Inspection for an Unusual Incident that occurred on 12/12/23. The Unusual Incident was self reported within the time frame specified by regulations. Upon arrival, LPA observed 0 school age children in care, along with 1 teacher and the Director. Description of incident: On 12/12/2023, staff #1 was transporting school age children from their elementary school to the day care center, where another car hit the day care transportation van from the back. There were 10 school age children in the car along with staff #1. From interviews conducted with staff, staff #1 took appropriate measures and ensured the health and safety of each child in the car. Staff #1 immediately called 911 and obtained a police report. All 10 children were checked by paramedics. Staff #1 also called the Director, and parents were notified. No doctors visit or medical attention was needed. The car accident was minor and accidental. Director will be sending a copy of the police report to LPA Tamayo when the police report is ready. No deficiencies have been cited at this time. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was read and provided to Director Patricia Jacobs, along with a copy of her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.