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25 | Licensing Program Analysts Joelle Redding and Chantell Farnese made an unannounced visit to follow up on a self-reported incident that occurred on 8/15/19 wherein a 2 1/2 year old child (Child #1) fell in the classroom, sustaining a cut to the cheek requiring stitches.
LPA interviewed Staff #1 who was present in the classroom with 10 children. She stated that she had just finished changing Child #1's diaper, washed his hands and verbally directed him to go play, using walking feet. Child #1 started walking initially, then started to pick up speed, tripped over his feet and on the way down hit his cheek on the rounded age of a table in the classroom. He also fell on his knee, sustaining a rug burn. Staff #1 stated that she called him to her and noted the cut. She gloved, and applied a paper towel to stop the bleeding. She called the front desk and Assistant Principal, Michelle Austin, arrived to watch the classroom while Staff #1 continued with first aid and comforting the child. Staff #1 stated that she stopped the bleeding and applied ice. Principal Vanessa Milroy contacted Child #1's parents and brought him to the office to await pickup. Child #1 stayed home the Friday after the incident and returned to class the following Monday. Staff #1 stated that there were no obstacles in Child #1's path and no children nearby.
LPAs observed the area of the classroom where the incident occurred. The furniture was age appropriate and LPA's observed it in it's original position with the exception of the table being moved slightly for naptime. No hazards were noted and the room had plenty of space to walk without obstruction.
The facility was in ratio and reported timely. Staff responded appropriately.
No deficiencies are cited. |