Incident investigation·May 22, 2024

An unannounced case management inspection was conducted today at 1:02 pm by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Bianca Mendez. LPA met with licensee Jenna Mazzanti. In response to an Unusual Incident Report received by the Department on 5/14/24. Child (C1) was outside grabbing onto the wired fence when the neighbor's dog came and hit the fence and bit the child on the back of the left hand. The licensee was interviewed on 5/22/24 at 1:02pm and stated that on 5/14/24 at 3:25pm , the children were playing outside in the backyard when Child (C1) was grabbing onto the wired fence, the neighbor was transitioning the dog kennel into their own house when their dog ran into the fence and resulted in biting C1 as they grasping onto the wired fence. C1 sustained bruising and scratching and needed a stitch. Licensee stated that the child did receive medical attention and had immediately notified the family when the incident occurred. Licensee stated that they were present with the children and had heard the neighbor's dog barking but did not see the incident when it occurred. Licensee stated that the neighbor's dog is currently under quarantine for 10 days by order of Animal control. Licensee did block so me of the fencing in their backyard between their fence and the neighbor's fence. During today’s inspection, the facility was toured. LPA observed 9 children in care and some children were napping. LPA observed C1's left back hand was bruised with a stitch Based on information and interview reported. It could not be determined the serious injury occurred due to lack of supervision. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Jenna Mazzanti Appeal Rights were provided. There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.