Incident investigation·October 10, 2023

On 10/10/2023 @ 8:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Adrian Mangina, made an unannounced visit to follow up on two self reported incidents that occurred on 9/28/23 and 10/2/23 respectively, wherein one child on each date sustained an injury. At the time of this inspection, there were 84 children in 11 classrooms with 11 teachers present. Proper ratio and supervision was observed. LPA interviewed staff who responded to the incidents, obtained virtual sign-in-sheets, and inspected the areas of the incidents. LPA observed age-appropriate furnishings and equipment in both classrooms and no hazards were present. On 9/28/23 at the time of the first occurrence in classroom 2A there were 10 children with one teacher present. On 10/2/23 at the time of the second occurrence there were 7 children and one teacher in the classroom. Both children returned to the facility without restrictions on the next day following the incidents. Although facility staff responded appropriately, ratios were met, and direct supervision was in place, the facility failed to submit a verbal report within 24 hours of the incident on 9/28/23 and waited until 10/2/23 to submit a written report to Licensing. See LIC809-D for deficiency cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the with Facility Representative, Melissa Ruiz. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. If additional citations are required regarding these incidents, LPA will return at a later date.