Incident investigation·June 2, 2023

On June 2, 2023, at 9:00am Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Adrian Castellon and Amber Hopkins, conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection due to an incident with child #1. On 05/25/2023, the Department received the incident report from the facility for child #1. The facility submitted an Unusual Incident Report via email to our Agency on 05/31/2023. During today's case management inspection, LPA met with director Jessica Dorn and facility staff members Alex Gonzales and Eliza Rodriguez. Present during today's inspection were ten children in care. The facility self reported on 5/25/2023 that child #1 got finger got pinched as a staff member closed the door. Child, 18 months, was on the playground when staff member opened door from the inside and child's finger was pinched in the door jamb as door was closed. LPA interviewed director and two teachers regarding the incident. Mother was notified of the incident at time of pick up which was within 40 to 60 minutes of the incident occurring. Per interviews conducted, required 100% visual supervision was not provided which resulted in injury. Also per interviews conducted, first aid was not applied. Incident was reported in a timely manner to the licensing office. Also during this inspection, a recent Hand Foot and Mouth outbreak was discussed. Director has properly reported to the licensing office and to parents. Director has also reported to County Health office. Two type B deficiencies were issued during today's visit. LPA conducted an exit interview with the licensee. Appeal rights were given and discussed with director.