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25 | An unannounced case management visit was conducted at the facility today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yang in response to a self-reported incident involving child C1 that occurred at the facility on July 30, 2026. Upon arrival, LPA Yang met with Center Director Sarah Peavey (S1) to discuss the incident and obtain additional information. The Director reported that, during a morning sensory activity involving celery sticks, peanut butter, and pretzels, child C1 began crying and developed swelling around the eyes and evidence of hives developing around the face after peanut butter came into contact with the child’s face and eyes. The Director further reported that C1 vomited twice after possibly ingesting the peanut butter.
The Director stated that staff member S2 assisted C1 with washing the child’s face with water and changing into clean clothing. The Director also reported that C1’s authorized representative was contacted through the Brightwheel application and asked to pick up C1 as a precaution and have the child evaluated by a medical professional to determine whether C1 was experiencing an allergic reaction. The Director stated that she was later made aware by C1's authorized representative that C1 had an allergic reaction to the peanut butter and was transported to the emergency room for treatment.
However, she reported that, following the incident, C1’s authorized representative instructed the facility not to serve shellfish, peanuts, or fish to C1. The Director stated that this was the first time the facility had been made aware of these dietary restrictions. The Director further stated that, prior to the incident, the facility had not been informed of or made aware of any known food allergies or dietary restrictions for C1. Therefore, according to the Director, the facility had no prior knowledge that C1 was required to avoid peanut products or any of the other foods later identified by the authorized representative as dietary restrictions.
During today’s visit, the LPA reviewed the facility’s illness and allergy policies and procedures with the Director and provided best-practice recommendations regarding the identification, documentation, and communication of children’s known or newly reported allergies and dietary restrictions.
The incident was reported to Community Care Licensing as required. No Title 22 deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection visit. A Notice of Site Visit was provided to the facility and is required to remain posted for 30 days. The report was read and reviewed with Center Director Sarah Peavey. Appeal rights were provided.
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