Incident investigation·January 27, 2025

A Case Management inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Y. Yang in response to an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received 01/16/2025 involving a child sustaining an injury while in care. During today\342\200\231s visit, the LPA met with the facility\342\200\231s assistant director, Melanie McDonald to discuss the incident and obtain additional details. The facility representative reported that on 01/16/25, child C1 was running on the playground and collided with child C2 resulting in C1\342\200\231s eyebrow striking C2\342\200\231s forehead. The facility representative reported that the impact resulted in a laceration to C1\342\200\231s eyebrow. The facility representative reported that first aid and an ice pack was applied to the wound and the child\342\200\231s authorized representative was notified. The facility representative reported that C1 was transported to be examined by a medical professional where surgical sutures were applied to the wound; no other injuries reported or observed. During today's case management visit, the LPA reviewed with the assistant director the facility's child supervision policies. The LPA inspected the outdoor play area and observed that there is sufficient wood chip cushioning material where required. This incident was reported to CCLD and the child\342\200\231s authorized representative as required per regulations. Based on available information, it has been determined that there was no evidence of violations of regulations that occurred that lead to the child's injury. This report was read and reviewed with the assistant director, Melanie McDonald. There were no Title 22 violations cited during today's case management visit. The Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days.