Incident investigation·April 16, 2026

On 04/16/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Dana Stevens, conducted an unannounced case management inspection to follow up on an Unusual Incident. LPA met with the Facility Director, Melissa Payne. There were 57 children with 15 staff present at the time of the inspection. During today's visit LPA inspected the Pre-K classroom activity area and play equipment, took photos, and interviewed Director, staff and children. On 03/23/2026 the facility self-reported an incident that occurred on Friday, 03/20/2026 at approximately 10:00 AM. During Music and Movement activities, Child 1 (C1) was balancing on "Stepping Stones" when C1 lost his balance and fell, hitting his forehead on the edge of the cubby shelves. C1 sustained an approximately 1/2 inch cut on his forehead. Center staff applied first aid and C1's parent was immediately notified of the incident. C1's parent arrived shortly after the incident and took C1 for medical care. C1 returned to school Monday, 03/23/2026 with temporary restrictions from his doctor but has since been released to full activities. Per interviews, the staff handled the incident appropriately, applying first aid to the wound and immediately notifying C1's parent. The incident was reported timely to Licensing via an Unusual Incident Report (LIC 624). Thick, baby proofing foam tape has been appliced to all cubby edges in the Pre-K classroom activity area. LPA inspected the Pre-K classroom and the area of the incident and found no hazards. The "Stepping Stones" used during the incident are age-appropriate, for ages 3-6. Based on observation and interviews this incident appears to be have been an accident. No deficiencies cited. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report and the Notice of Site Visit was provided to the Facility Director. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.