Incident investigation·November 30, 2023

On November 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Licensing Program Analyst, Leilani Curtis, conducted an unannounced inspection to follow up on two self-reported incidents. The first incident occurred on 11/08/23 and the second incident occurred on 11/16/23. LPA met with Director Letisia Ford and proceeded to tour the facility. There were 98 children with 19 staff members present. Appropriate ratio/capacity was observed. Staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility. LPA interviewed the director, staff #1 (S1), staff #2 (S2), staff #3 (S3) and staff #4 (S4). On 11/08/23 at approximately 4:00 p.m. child #1 (C1) was running in a classroom when he tripped, fell and hit his bottom lip on a table causing a wound. Staff members cleaned the wound, applied an ice pack, and comforted the child. C1’s parent was notified and given an incident report. C1 received two stiches on his lip and has returned to care. At the time of the incident there were 4 children being supervised by 2 staff members. Appropriate ratio/supervision was in place. The staff members responded to the injury appropriately. LPA inspected the classroom and found the area where the incident occurred to be safe and free of hazards. The second incident occurred on 11/16/23 at 10:40 a.m. Child #2 (C2) was leaning over a chair to pick up something off the floor. C2 fell and hit his forehead on a chair causing a cut over his right eyebrow. Staff members administered first aid and comforted the child. C2’s parent was notified of the incident and given an incident report. C2 was taken to urgent care and received three stitches to close the cut over his eyebrow. At the time of this incident there were 15 children being supervised by 2 staff members. Appropriate ratio/supervision was in place. The staff members responded to the injury appropriately. LPA inspected the table and chairs and found them to be age appropriate and free of hazards. Both incidents were reported to Community Care Licensing timely. The director states that on 11/10/23 a meeting was held with staff members to discuss proper supervision and classroom safety. No deficiencies are cited. An exit interview was conducted with the director and appeal rights (LIC 9058 1/16) were discussed. The director’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 the director post notice of site visit.