Incident investigation·July 25, 2025

On 7/25/24 at 1:10PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mahjoba Mohsini conducted an unannounced case management visit to to follow up on an unusual incident reported by the facility on 7/17/25 . Upon arrival, LPA met with facility director, Nora Camacho, toured the facility, interviewed staff and reviewed facility records. LPA observed a total of 52 children, 5 staff with the following ratios during naptime: Octopus classroom had 12 children with staff member Ms. Doan Dolphins classroom had 18 children with staff member Ms. Slaughter Whales classroom (Toddlers) had 6 toddlers with staff member Ms. Symington Walrus classroom (Toddlers) had 8 toddlers with staff member Ms. Clark Shark classroom had 8 children with staff member Ms. Quejada The report involved a child in care who ingested a small portion of a food item containing a suspected allergen while at the playground. According to facility representative and Staff (S1), food is not usually served outside, but due to implementation of new communication resource, Staff (S2), had permitted Child (C2) have snack by the playground where C1 accessed the potential allergen. The item was not served by staff. According to staff, the children were under visual supervision when the C1 approached and took a bite of C2's food item. S2 intervened, followed the child\342\200\231s medical plan, and took C1 to S1's classroom who is trained on emergency response and also contacted the child\342\200\231s parent. The child was monitored and no adverse outcome was reported. During the visit, LPA interviewed involved staff, reviewed facility files, including medical and emergency plans and observed the classroom environment. LPA confirmed that allergy precautions were posted, and staff had completed the required training. Visual supervision and emergency response appeared consistent with regulatory expectations. Based on the information gathered, including interviews, file review, and observations, staff responded appropriately, and the incident appears to have been accidental. No deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s visit. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Nora Camacho. Notice of Site visit was provided to facility representative and is to remain posted at the facility for 30 days.