Incident investigation·September 5, 2024

On September 5, 2024 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Sylvia Mendoza-Ceja and Elizabeth George conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection. LPAs met with Site Supervisor Cynthia Horton and advised her of the purpose of the inspection was to follow up on an incident reported to the Department on August 28, 2024 as required. LPAs were escorted through the facility inside and outside. During the inspection, LPAs observed 5 staff providing care to 18 children. On August 28, 2024, at approximately 9:45 AM, child #1 was playing on the slide and lost her footing going down the slide and rolled down the slide. Child #1 cut the inside of the lip. Teacher #1 and Teacher #2 were supervising the children when the incident occurred. Teacher #1 observed the incident provided first aid to child #1. Parent of child #1 was called and sent a picture via the Learning Genie App. Child #1 sustained an injury requiring medical attention. At the time of the incident there were two teachers supervising 9 children on the playground. LPAs interviewed teacher #1 and teacher #2 regarding the incident. Based on the information gathered during the inspection, LPAs determined that the staff took appropriate action to meet the needs of the child #1 and other children in care. No deficiencies were cited as a result of the incident. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor. A notice of site visit was given.