Incident investigation·January 23, 2024

On 1/23/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martina Jimenez, conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection to follow up on a report of an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) that was self-reported to the department on 1/17/2024. LPA met with Wendy Villaba , Lead Teacher, the purpose of the inspection was discussed. LPA with lead teacher tour the interior & exterior of the center. LPA observed 14 children in care and 3 staff at the time of inspection. The Site Supervisor, Megan-Noelle Larkin, arrive to the center at 1:03pm, during the inspection. LPA interviewed the staff, in reference to the incident that occurred on 1/17/2024. The incident was found to have been appropriately handled by the center. The center will continue to follow protocol and inspection the play ground for debris, unusual items, and foreign objects in and around the children's play areas throughout the day, talking with staff, and children on safety play. Based on observations and the interviews with staff it is determined by LPA to be best categorized the incident as an accident. LPA obtained a copy of the children's roster . No citations were issued during this inspection. LPA observed Licensee post the Notice of Site visit