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25 | On 11/15/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Octavia Nolan conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPA met with Facility Representative Ben Irizarry. LPA toured the facility inside and outside and took a census.
On 10/02/2024, the facility notified Community Care Licensing Office (CCL) of an Unusual Incident via email. Facility confirmed the incident took place on 09/24/2024 at approximately 2:45 PM during the scheduled outdoor activity time. Child #1 was playing in the sandbox when Child #2 approached them and pushed Child #1 in the chest area. Child #1 fell back and hit his head on the ground which is cement. Staff #1 examined the head injury and applied an ice pack. The parent of Child #1 was informed of the incident during pick up. The parent called the facility later that day for more information on the incident. Child #1 returned to care 09/25/2024- 09/26/2024 and staff did not witness any signs of distress. The parent of Child #1 took them to Valley Children’s Hospital on 09/27/2024 and the child was diagnosed with a concussion. Child #1 returned to care on 09/30/2024 and is doing fine.
LPA inspected the area where the incident took place, obtained records, and interviewed Staff #1. There are no hazards present on the playground area. Staff have been trained on zoning and supervision during the outdoor activity time. This appears to be an isolated incident and staff took appropriate measures to address the child’s injury. LPA reminded staff to report any injuries to a child that requires medical treatment within the Department’s next working day, during normal business hours.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative Ben Irizarry. Appeal rights were provided.
Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.
This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. |