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25 | On Friday May 30, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA’s) Joanne Solorio-Campos and Staicy Perry, conducted an unannounced Case Management-Incident Report visit pertaining to their infant license. LPA’s met with Director Brenda who guided LPA’s on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 27 children (18 infants) and 8 staff present during this visit. Present staff are fingerprint cleared. The department received an unusual incident report on 5/27/25 via phone for an incident that occurred on 5/20/25. Per Title 22 Regulations the report was not reported in a timely manner. Per director, a phone call was made on 5/21/25 to report the incident but the report was not documented day of due to a pending call from our office which was never made. LPAs reviewed title 22 regulations with director about Reporting Requirements and the many ways of submitting an Unusual Incident Report. Director understood.
During today’s visit, LPA’s conducted interviews with the staff present during the incident and with the director of the facility. LPA’s received declarations from staff on the details of the incident and what they observed.
LPA’s toured the facility and entered the classroom where the incident occurred. Staff #1 stated that as they were gathering the children for outdoor play, they opened the door and called on children to walk out and line up. As Child #1 was walking toward the exit, another child rolled a ball that crossed paths with C #1, causing C #1 to trip and fall hitting their forehead on the door frame. The event occurred quickly, and the staff was unable to prevent the fall. S #2 was in the classroom attending to other children at the time of the incident. Staff immediately responded, picked up Child #1 and administered first aid. The parent was notified and C #1 was picked up. Parent took child to seek medical attention. The child received two stitches on the forehead. The child returned to the facility May 22, 2025 with medical clearance stating no restrictions. Parents were provided with an incident report from the facility.
After a review of declarations submitted by staff, interviews, and observation, it was determined that staff were unable to get to the child on time to prevent the injury from happening however, there was at least one staff member who visually saw the incident occur; therefore, there is no preponderance of evidence to determine that a regulatory violation occurred, the incident was determined to be an accident. No deficiencies or civil penalties are being cited at this time.
Exit interview conducted and report reviewed with Director Brenda Salguero.
A notice of site visit was provided and appeal rights were provided and discussed.
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