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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rajani Goudreau conducted an unannounced case management inspection for the purpose of following up on a self-reported incident submitted to the Department on 10/31/19. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director, Lynn Leavitt and proceeded to tour the facility. Facility is within proper ratio and capacity limitations.
During today's visit, LPA toured outdoor play area, conducted interviews with staff members and documentation was obtained relevant to incident. Information obtained from unusual incident report and interviews conducted reflects the following: On 10/24/19, child #1 (C1) was running across the outside patio and accidentally ran into a child ridding a tricycle. C1 fell landing on her bottom with both arms landing on the ground attempted to catch fall. Child ridding the tricycle did not fall. Staff #1 (S1) immediately tended to C1 and assessed the child for injuries. S1 did not observe any lacerations, bruising or swelling on the child. However, S1 observed child holding her right arm and crying. S1 applied ice to C1 right arm. After 10 minutes of the incident, C1 continued to cry and hold her right arm. S1 called for back up. Director walked C1 to the office where C1 was re-examined for injuries. C1 continued to hold her right arm and cry. Director immediately called the child parents informing of the incident. Shortly after, child was picked up and taken to urgent care where C1 was diagnosed with a fractured arm. C1 received a cast and pins on right arm to ensure the child’s arm heals properly. Director indicated child returned to the center on 11/04/19 with restrictions to not play on the playground for the next couple of weeks until pins and cast are removed. Facility will no longer allow bikes to be used in the patio area and staff will continue to remind children to use walking feet in the patio and playground area. LPA determined based on interviews conducted, supervision was in place, ratios were met, the facility responded appropriately. See LIC809-C continuation page... |