Incident investigation·March 7, 2024

An unannounced case management inspection was conducted today 3/7/24 at 10:30am by Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), S. Sims and T. Dutra. LPAs met with licensee Natasha Packard. In response to an Unusual Incident Report received by the Department on 3/4/24. The licensee was interviewed on 3/7/24 at 10:40 am and stated that on 3/ 1/24 Licensee was in the kitchen and had supervision of C1. C1 began running into the entry hall way while Licensee was in the Kitchen. Licensee told C1 to not run inside, during this time C1 tripped and fell over a toy and hit their head on a cubby. Licensee provided immediate care with warm wash rag and contacted parents for pick up. No staff or children were interviewed because Licensee was the only one present for the incident and children were not capable of being interviewed due to their age. During today\342\200\231s inspection, the facility was toured and UIR report was reviewed. LPA observed 8 children in care, being supervised by Licensee and assistant. Based on Information reported and interviews conducted, LPA Sims and Dutra Determined the incident could not have been prevented. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Natasha Packard. Appeal Rights were provided. There were no deficiencies cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee.