complaint·May 12, 2025

Pertaining to the allegation that staff did not ensure adequate care and supervision was provided resulting in child sustaining an unexplained injury, based on interviews conducted 2 of 2 staff members confirmed that cots were propped up against the wall and fell over on top of Child #1 (C1) causing C1 to cry. It was disclosed that C1 was looked over in the classroom by Staff #1 (S1), however, due to lighting the head injury caused by the cots was not visible and no aide was given. LPA reviewed video footage from 4/25/25 at 12:01 pm with Director and observed cots to be propped up against the wall at the foot of C1s cot and observed 2 cots fall over onto C1. LPA also observed in the video footage S1 pick the cots up off of C1 and lean down to C1, then walk away moving cots propping them up against another wall. Lastly, pertaining to the allegation that staff did not ensure reporting requirements were followed, based on interviews conducted 2 of 2 staff members stated the incident report was created after authorized pick up noticed head injury consisting of a cut and blood at pick up. S1 stated that authorized pick up was not notified at time of pick up that the cots had fallen on top of C1. It was also disclosed that C1 required medical attention to the cut on their head. Based on interviews conducted and video footage the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED . An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Licensee Laura Martinez, and a copy was provided. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview. A Notice of Site visit was given, and Licensee understands that it must remain posted for 30 days.