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25 | Licensing Program Analyst, Joelle Redding, made an unannounced visit to follow up on self-reported incident that occurred on 2/7/2020 wherein a 15 month old child (Child #1) got his leg caught between a fence post, sustaining a fracture.
LPA inspected the area where the incident occurred and observed the stroller in which the child was sitting. Staff #1 who was pushing a quad stroller with three infants. She stated that she was coming from the classroom and bring the walking rope to Staff #2 for transitions. Staff #1 was pushing the stroller toward the playground on the outside of the fence when she heard Child #1 cry and saw that his leg was stuck between the railings. Staff #2 who was on the playground, facing Staff #1 as she was approaching, noticed Child #1 stick his leg out to the side and through the railing, called out to Staff #1 to stop the stroller but it all happened so quickly that Staff #1 wasn't able to stop in time to prevent Child #1's leg from bending sideways before releasing. Staff #2 stated that she took Child #1 from the stroller to calm him and applied ice. She then contacted the Assistant Director, Ms. Ip, who was in an nearby classroom. Ms. Ip directed Staff #2 to transport Child #1 to the School Nurse who is an RN. Her exam was inconclusive and, as Child #1 continued to exhibit discomfort, parent was contacted for pickup. Parent authorized the administration of Tylenol which did calm Child #1 who was able to continue with lunch and nap. Parent picked up mid nap and transported the child to the doctor where xrays diagnosed a fracture. The incident occurred on Friday and the child returned the following Monday with a cast.
Since the incident the staff has been inserviced twice. Assistant Director provided a copy of the agenda and roster for the inservice conducted on 2/10/2020. There are now perimeter lines drawn along the outside of the fence that the strollers are to stay outside of. These lines extend approximately 12-18 inches away from the fence. In tight spaces, the stroller is manuevered backwards, instead of forwards and staff is to clear the stroller perimeter before pushing the stroller. |