Incident investigation·January 6, 2025

An unannounced case management inspection was conducted on 1/6/25 today at 11:55 am by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Tammy Dutra. LPA met with facility representative Laura Robles. In response to an Unusual Incident Report received by the Department on 12/11/24 o n 12/11/24 a child in care fell and hit their forehead on interior wooden trim of the outdoor play house resulting in an open cut on the child's forehead. The facility representative was interviewed on 1/6/25 at 12:20pm and stated that on 12/11/25 at 10:07am a child (C1) fell in the outdoor playhouse. There were four children present with two staff members during the incident. C1 was taken inside and first aid was administered while the staff attempted to contact the C1's parent. The parent picked up C1 approximately one half hour later and C1 was seen in the ER. Physican asked for the pictures of the playhouse to establish what could be in the cut. Photos were provided. Physician glued the cut and sent C1 home. C1 returned to Center the following day . Two staff were interviewed on 1/6/25 and shared the same details about the incident. Neither staff members witnessed the injury but one staff noticed the child was bleeding and took action. C1's bleeding was stopped and site supervisor and parent were contacted. During today\342\200\231s inspection, the facility was toured inside and outside. LPA reviewed the play equipment that the child was injured on and was informed that the kids shopping cart will be removed from the center. Six children and three staff members were in the facility. LPA observed facility was in ratio and no title 22 violations were observed. There were no deficiencies cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. Due to insufficient information at this time this case management needs further investigation. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Patricia Schweitzer. Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.