Incident investigation·December 21, 2023

On December 21, 2023 at 10:40 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Leilani Curtis conducted an unannounced inspection to follow up on a self-reported incident that occurred on 12/12/23, wherein a child (C1) was injured while playing outside on the playground. Upon arrival LPA met with Director Rochelle Buckley and proceeded to tour the facility. There were 68 children present with 10 staff members. Appropriate ratio/capacity was observed. Staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility. LPA interviewed staff #1 (S1), staff #2 (S2), the assistant director and C1. On 12/12/23 at approximately 10:40 a.m., C1 was observed playing outside on the playground with another child (C2). C2 threw a plastic dinosaur toy which hit C1 on the head. C1 sustained a cut on his head. Facility staff comforted the child and cleaned the wound The parent of C1 was contacted, advised of the incident, and given a written incident report at the time of pick up. C1 was picked up and taken to urgent care where glue was placed on the cut. At the time of the incident there were 17 children on the playground being supervised by 3 staff members. Appropriate ratio/supervision was in place. C1 returned to care on 12/13/23. LPA inspected the playground. The director states that the plastic dinosaurs were removed from the playground and thrown away. Facility staff spoke with children about the proper use of toys and being more aware of their surroundings. The facility responded to the incident appropriately and reported the incident to Community Care Licensing timely. No deficiency cited. An exit interview was conducted with Director Buckley and Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) were discussed. A copy of this report and the Appeal Rights were given to the director. Ms. Buckley’s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. LIC 9213 NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. LPA observed Ms. Buckley post notice of site visit.