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25 | On 1/3/24 at 1:10 pm Licensing Program Analyst, Gerald Poindexter, made an unannounced visit to follow up on a self-reported incident that occurred on 12/12/23. Today, there were 15 children present with five staff in two rooms. Facility is within ratio and capacity. Personnel Reports were reviewed.
Specifically, as it relates to the 12/12/23 incident, the children were transitioning in a line from indoors to outside. Child #1 alleged she was pushed by Child #2 and fell in the playground area at the facility. Later, at home, Child #1 complained to her mother of pain in her private area, and subsequently, received medical attention. Two days following the incident, the facility went on holiday break and reopened on 1/2/24. Child #1 has yet to return to the facility and there has been no further communication between parents and the facility.
LPA interviewed center director, Carlee Glosser and two of three teachers present at the time of the incident. The teachers described the incident as the facility reported it. There were 3 staff members with 9 children at the time of the incident. There is no camera surveillance in the playground area.
Based upon information obtained today, one of the staff members interviewed directly observed the fall but was unable to intervene quickly enough to prevent it. Both teachers identify the incident as accidental. The staff responded with emotional support, as Child #1 had no apparent injuries resulting from the incident. Both teachers report that Child #1 proceeded with her day as normal – napping, eating, activities.
Following the incident, the director reinforced indoor/outdoor transition protocols – such as allowing more space between children in line -- to enhance the safety of children in care. The children involved in the incident were brought together for “positive behavior support,” the facility’s way of addressing potential conflicts.
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