Incident investigation·November 28, 2022

On November 28, 2022 at 1:16 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susana Martinez and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) George Mingle conducted an unannounced Case Management- Incident inspection. LPA and LPM met with lead teacher Margarita "Rita" Ortiz and advised the reason for the inspection. At the time of the inspection there were 13 children present and 5 staff members. LPA, LPM and Rita toured the facility inside and outside. The center operates Monday- Friday from 8 am- 2pm. On 9/30/22 the center submitted an unusual incident report involving a child in care who fell back and hit the back of the head while in the outdoor play area while practising with a walker. LPA reviewed the child's records - Meeting on 3/30/2021 with Ventura Unified School District in regards to child's assessment. Assessment states the child needs a walker with close supervision. The center also has a 504 plan that was signed on 6/28/2022 which did not require the child to use a walker for practice. LPA reviewed the child's files and determined the center has all documentation required regarding child's 504 plan. Child did require a one on one supervision at one point, but due to developmental plan reviews, outgrew that requirement. Rita states that on the day of the incident there were 3 staff members present along with 10 children present. Based on record review and interviews it was determined that this incident was an accident. A technical Advisory was was given on today's visit. There were no deficiencies cited during this inspection.