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25 | On November 3, 2021 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brannon, conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPA met with Center Director, Rosalva Romero; took a census, reviewed a child's file, conducted an interview and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Director verified facility phone number is (559)673-2564.
LPA received an unusual incident report for an incident that occurred on 9/2/21. Per interview, staff reviews outside rules before going outside to the play area. Child #1 was playing outside at or near 10:45 AM. Staff #1 was standing, facing towards child #1 and witnessed the following: Child #1 was playing with a ball on the cement area, next to the chain link double-door gates. Child #1`stepped on the ball, lost her balance and fell down onto the cement walk way, hitting forehead and causing a bruise to form. Staff #1 was on the cement walk way, but not close enough to prevent child #1 from falling. Staff #1 assessed child and placed an ice pack on child #1's forehead. Child's parent was called. Child #1 was taken to the emergency room to be seen by a physician. Child #1 received a head injury and was released by physician to be observed at home for one day. Over the counter medication was prescribed by physician, if there was any pain. Staff #1 called and spoke with parent. Staff #1 was informed that the child was fine and would be returning to facility the next day. Due to the holiday, Labor Day, child #1 returned on 9/7/21.
Facility staff provided first aid to child #1 and adhered to Title 22, section 101212 - Reporting Requirements. Staff followed their program's protocol and notified parent of injury to their child and reported this incident to Licensing in a timely manner.
Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with center director, Rosalva Romero.
This report shall be made available to the public upon request. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
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