Incident investigation·November 20, 2024

On November 20, 2024 at 11:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aaliyah Zendejas made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Case Management - Incident inspection. LPAs met with Director Elizabeth Lundberg to discuss an incident that was self reported to Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) office by phone on 09/23/2024. LPA toured the play yard area where the incident occurred and interviewed the Director, and staff that were involved in the incident. On 09/19/2024 an incident occurred at the center at about 11:15 AM. C1 was running from the wood chip area of the play yard to the grass area and tripped. C1 fell on their hands and knees and then had a medical episode that was believed to be a seizure. S1 stated that C1 fell on their hands and knees, began to cry, their eyes rolled back, they arched their back and had a medical episode. S1 stated that the episode was very brief. Staff then contacted emergency services about 5 minutes after the incident due to the child being pale, and being very weak and quiet after the incident occurred. C1 was then taken to the hospital. The child returned to the facility the next day. Parents of C1 have told staff that incidents like these have occurred previously. To prevent any similar incidents, staff has been instructed to remind children to walk and not run within the play area, and to keep a watchful eye of the children playing in case of any similar situation were to occur. Given the incident was observed by staff who took appropriate action by reporting to licensing, calling emergency services, and this being an incident that could not have been prevented by staff, no deficiencies are being cited today. A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were provided to Director Elizabeth Lundberg Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Elizabeth Lundberg.