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25 | On 04/27/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Candis Rodriguez conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection regarding an incident that occurred at facility on 04/18/2023. LPA met with Director Barbara Sibrian, explained purpose of inspection and took a census.
On 04/18/2023, facility notified Community Care Licensing (CCL) that on the same day, Child #1 was riding a bike on the bike path and collided with Child #2 who was riding a scooter in the same direction. Facility indicated Child #1 sustained an injury to the back of their head which was bleeding. Facility indicated Teacher #1, Teacher #2, and Teacher #3 were present at the time of incident and immediately assisted Child #1 and contacted parent of Child #1. Child #1 was picked up and taken to the emergency department where they received staples to close the wound. Child #1 has since returned to the facility and facility maintains documentation from emergency department on wound care.
LPA observed the bike and scooter that were in use during the incident, and found the handlebars of both equipment were properly covered with rubber, and there are no sharp or pointed parts on the equipment. LPA observed the scooter which made contact with Child #1's head to be in normal working condition and not hazardous. Facility stated due to the incident, the scooter was removed from outdoor play and placed in an area inaccessible to children in care as precaution.
LPA reviewed facility documentation and observed staff attended a training the following week that includes pedestrian activities and supervision. Director stated all staff work with children on teaching safety on bike paths in the outdoor area as well. LPA interviewed Teacher #1 who stated she witnessed Child #1 and Child #2 riding in the same direction when Child #2 went to pass Child #1. Child #1 was leaning to the side and the center of the scooter hit Child #1 in the back of the head. (Continued on LIC 809-C) |