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25 | On March 19, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala conducted an unannounced case management inspection at the above facility. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. The purpose of this inspection is to follow up on an unusual incident report that occurred on 03/13/2024 and was filed with our department on 03/13/2024. The report was reported on time. LPA met with Area Supervisor, Vanessa Quezada. LPA observed 38 children in care with 7 staff.
Brief Summary of Incident: On 03/13/2024 at approximately 10:05am, while playing outside Child #1 (C1) pulled a plant/leaves (Calla Lillies) behind the fence (courtyard) and bit it. This caused C1 to have an allergic reaction. C1's lips were red and swollen. C1 was drooling and C1's started to itch. The facility called the parents of C1 and called 911. C1 was transported to the emergency room where C1 was observed.
During this investigation, LPA interviewed, staff #1 (S1), staff #2 (S2), staff #3 (S3), obtained a copy of incident report, obtained images of where the plant was located, obtained images of the plant, LPA reviewed the sign in/sign out sheets for children and staff that were present on that day of the incident, obtained a copy of the facilities children's roster and other relevant documents.
During interviews with S1, S2 and S3 it was disclosed that the classroom was within ratio and that S1 observed the incident occur. Per S1, she saw when C1 pulled the plant and bit it. Per S1, she immediately took the leaf of the plant and had C1 rinse his mouth out. Per S1-S3, staff #4 (S4) saw C1's lips swelling and turning red and S4 brought C1 into S3's office. |