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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) T. Tran and A. Carter made an unannounced visit at Aloha Head Start Center to conduct a Case Management Incident that occurred on 5/24/2024. The Monterey Park Southwest Office received the written report on 05/28/2024 regarding a child injured while in care. Upon arrival, LPAs met with teacher, Sandra Valdez and toured the facility. LPAs observed proper care and supervision.
During today's visit, LPAs conducted interview with staff, child, and other. Based on interviews conducted, on 5/24/24 during morning outdoor play, staff observed C1 (see LIC 811) was playing with peers in the grass area. C1 ran and fell landed on the cement area. Staff immediately assessed the injury and parent was contacted. Per parent, due to the incident child sustained a fracture on the left elbow and needed to wear a cast for over a month. Child required special accommodation upon returning to school. On the day of the incident there were 2 staff supervising 13 children. Based on the facts presented and the information that was gathered through interviews, this incident was not the result of Title 22 Regulation violation for lack of care and supervision.
Per staff, to prevent other children from getting hurt, the facility is requesting to have the grass area cover by cement. This process is pending on the district approval.
No deficiency was cited during today's visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Sandra Valdez. |