Incident investigation·April 8, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA ) Gabriela Hernandez and Licensing Program Manager Pauline Beschorner conducted an unannounced case management visit in regards to an incident report received on 03/11/2024. Per incident report, Child 1 (C1) hit his chin on the cement which caused him to get 3 stiches. LPA interviewed Staff #1 and Staff 2 in regards to the incident. Staff 1 reported she did not see the incident, only assisted afterwards. Staff 1 stated she applied pressure to the chin to stop the injury from bleeding. Staff 2 stated C1 was running with another child. C1 tripped and fell, and so did the other child involved. As both were falling, the other child’s head bumped into C1’s head causing him to hit his chin on the cement. C1 then stood up and teachers noticed the bleeding. C1 was taken to the bathroom to get cleaned. C1’s parents were called, C1 was taken to a Medical Center for medical treatment. C1 received stiches and returned to day care center the next day. The other child involved was not injured. LPA observed C1 today, stiches have been removed and child was in good spirits. Based on all the information obtained by LPA's, there did not appear to be any violations of Title 22 Regulations pertaining to the reported incident. An exit an interview was conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided at the time visit. A notice of site visit was given and shall remain posted for 30 days.