Incident investigation·April 9, 2024

On April 9, 2024 at 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts,(LPAs) Gigi Reyes and Joaquin Mendez conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection at the above Family Child Care Home. (FCCH) LPAs met with Licensee, Janet Anderson, Assistants, Mary Dyck and Mark Anderson. LPAs discussed the purpose of the inspection. There were 9 children present, playing outside under the supervision of 3 staff. Another child dropped off at the time of the inspection. The licensee self reported to Community Care Licensing (CCL) that on 3/27/2024 while playing outside Child # 1 was riding a 3 wheel scooter and was rolling fast and accidentally hit the corner of the home. Child # 1 sustained an injury and received 7 stiches as the result of the accident. According to the Licensee, she was outside with approximately 8 children in care when the incident occurred. Licensee immediately applied first aid and simultaneously contacted the parent who arrived at the FCCH around 5:00 PM. Continued on LIC 809C During the interview, Licensee disclosed that child was not wearing a helmet, she stated that to her understanding, helmet is not required when the wheeled toy has training wheels. Based on LPAs' observation, the manufacturing label states that helmet is required when riding the scooter. Licensee stated that there have been no similar incidents involving bikes or other wheeled toys at the FCCH before this incident. As safety measures, Licensee kept the scooters away. Licensee ensures that helmets are provided to children every time they use wheeled toys. The corner of the home will be padded with a rubber pad. During today's inspection, deficiency was cited under Title 22 Division 12. Appeal Rights was provided and explained. Notice of site visit was given to applicant, and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Janet Anderson. Continued on LIC 809D