Incident investigation·April 15, 2026

On 04/15/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shane Loftus conducted an unannounced Case Management - Incident inspection at the above-mentioned Child Care Center (CCC) to follow up on an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received by the Department on 04/13/2026. Specifically, a child in care (C1) sustained an injury to their chin. LPA met with Director, Kathy Dean and explained the nature of the inspection. LPA notes forty-nine (49) children are on site along with eight (8) staff providing care and supervision. Director and LPA viewed the area where C1 sustained the injury. LPA notes the area is within the CCC's outdoor playground and the surface around the wooden steps is cushioned with wood chips. Director informed LPA that the incident occurred when C1 was running with other children in the playground. C1 was attempting to ascend a flight of three wooden steps leading to a wooden platform. C1 tripped and hit their chin on the top step of the flight, resulting in a cut to the chin. S1 witnessed the incident and immediately notified the Director while S2 applied basic first aid to C1’s injury. The Director then informed the parents of C1 who arrived at the CCC in under ten minutes. Director was informed that C1 was taken to the Emergency Room and received three stitches, but is otherwise showing no ill effects. LPA determined that the CCC took the appropriate and necessary actions after the incident occurred. LPA concluded that C1 was engaged in normal activities and there was no inherent hazard. LPA confirms the Director’s account of the incident corroborates the UIR submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCLD). Continued on 809-C Based on observations and interviews with the Director, it is determined that neither the equipment at the CCC nor the actions of the CCC's staff contributed to C1's incident. LPA best categorized the incident as an unfortunate accident. No deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Kathy Dean.