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25 | On 12/17/2019, at approximately 10:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Candis Rodriguez conducted a case management inspection regarding an incident which occurred at this facility on 11/12/2019.
On 11/12/2019, at approximately 12:10PM, Child #1 entered the hall bathroom, which is accessible to children in care, climbed into the sink and turned on the hot water. Licensee stated she was making lunch in the kitchen and heard crying. Licensee found Child #1 in the sink crying. Licensee immediately turned off the hot water. Licensee noticed blistering on Child #1's right thigh. Licensee attempted to pat dry the area, and let it air dry. Licensee stated she did not use any creams or ointments in an effort not to make the blistering worse. Licensee contacted Child #1's mother immediately and drove Child #1 to a convenient location near the mother's place of work. Licensee stated mother took Child #1 to a hospital to be treated. In an effort to make sure this does not happen again, Licensee turned off the hot water completely from the hall bathroom when she returned. Licensee also turned the hot water heater completely down to it's lowest setting.
On 12/16/2019, at approximately 11:00AM, LPA contacted mother of Child #1. Mother stated Licensee told her immediately about the incident and met her at her work. Mother stated Licensee was obviously upset and sorry about the incident. Mother stated her child is still attending Licensee's day care. Mother stated Child #1 received second degree burns to her thigh but it has healed nicely. Mother stated Child #1 has been doing well since the day of the incident.
On 12/17/2019, at approximately 11:10 AM, LPA attempted to test the temperature of the water in the hall bathroom. The hot water handle was not in use at this time, only the cold water handle. LPA observed the water to be cool and did not warm up at all. Licensee stated a technician was coming today to inspect the hot water heater.
(Continued on LIC 809-C) |