Incident investigation·January 15, 2026

On 01/15/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valerie Mireles met with Director Sonja Stephens for an unannounced Case Management inspection. A complete file review was conducted prior to today's inspection. LPA toured the facility inside and a census was taken. There were 55 children separated into three classrooms. The purpose of today's inspection was to address an unusual incident that took place at the facility on 12/09/2025. An Unusual Incident Report was submitted to the Fresno Community Care Licensing (CCL) Office regarding an incident that occurred, on 12/09/2025, involving a daycare child (Child #1) that sustained an injury to the right thumb when a sensory table lid slipped from Staff #1\342\200\231s hand while picking it up to close the table. Child #1 reached for a toy underneath the table when another child bumped into Staff #1, causing the lid to fall onto Child #1\342\200\231s hand. On 01/15/2026, LPA spoke with the Staff #1, who reported that as the lid was being lifted, Child #1 reached for a toy, when the lid fell smashing down on Child #1\342\200\231s right thumb. Staff #1 comforted Child #1, cleaned the area, applied an ice pack and a bandage. Child #1 continued to play the remainder of the day without complaining of pain and the parent was notified of the incident during pickup. According to the Director, Child #1 returned to daycare the following day and played normally; however, in the evening at home, the parent observed swelling and bruising to Child #1\342\200\231s right thumb area, and on 12/11/2025, took Child #1 to their physician. The parent verbally reported that Child #1 sustained a fracture to the right thumb and Child #1 returned with no special accommodations required or doctors note; however, did have a cast applied to the right hand. Parent requested assistance during clothing application. Continued to LIC809-C. On 01/15/2026, LPA observed the sensory table where the incident took place. The sensory table was inspected and was in good condition with no visible defects. The sensory table lid was placed behind the table, where Director and Staff #1 reported that it remains during daycare hours. The Director reported that the sensory table lid is not moved while children are in care. At the time of the incident there were two teachers and approximately 23 children present in the classroom where the incident occurred; therefore, adequate supervision was in place. LPA obtained facility records, reviewed staff and child files. Based on the information obtained, LPA determined staff handled the incident correctly and reporting requirements were met. After interviewing staff and reviewing facility records, LPAs determined facility staff took appropriate measures to address the child\342\200\231s injury, following proper policies and procedures and no regulations were violated. Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, no deficiency was cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. Exit interview conducted with the Director Sonja Stephens.