Incident investigation·November 5, 2024

On 11/05/24, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Anita Tristan arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced Case Management Inspection. LPA met with Director, Aracely Vega. LPA toured the facility, and a census was taken. The purpose of today's inspection was regarding an unusual incident that was reported to the Fresno Childcare Regional Office on 10/29/2024. On 10/25/2024 mother of child #1 contacted facility to inform staff that child #1 had a chipped tooth. Mother stated that child #1 told her (mother) that \342\200\234It happened on the airplane\342\200\235 (airplane is a play structure that sways left to right in the play yard). During today\342\200\231s inspection LPA inspected the airplane and play yard and conducted interviews. Staff indicated that child #1 did not have a fall that day, did not cry, or inform the teacher that child was hurt. Mother and staff are unsure where or how the tooth was chipped. Per dentist appointment there was no permeant damage, no bruising, no cuts on or around the mouth. Child #1 returned to school on the following Monday and has attended class as normal. There have been no further issues. This appears to be an isolated incident and staff took appropriate measures to ensure the health and safety of the children in care by following appropriate policies, regulations, and reporting requirements. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Aracely Vega. Appeal rights were provided and discussed. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. A Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.