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25 | On 5/31/2023, Licensing Program Analysts, Joelle Redding and Gerald Poindexter, made an unannounced visit to follow up on a self-reported incident that occurred on 4/19/23 wherein a child (Child #1) fell from the play structure, sustaining an injury.
LPAs examined the area of the fall, inspected the cushioning, interviewed staff present at the time of the incident, Child #1 and potential witnesses. Child #1 described the incident as the facility reported it. There were 2 staff members with 16 children at the time of the incident.
Based upon information obtained today, staff directly observed the fall but was unable to intervene quickly enough to prevent it. The facility has appropriate cushioning, age appropriate equipment, direct supervision was in place, ratios were met and staff responded appropriately with first aid and limited activity as a precaution. The extend of the injury was not immediately apparent and was not diagnosed until the following day. Children were reminded about safe play on the structure prior to each time they play and the rules were reinforced after the incident.
No deficiencies are cited. |