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25 | On 06/29/21 at 12:31 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Rajani Goudreau conducted an unannounced Case Management Incident Inspection. Upon visit, LPA met with the Vice President, Michelle Parker and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. LPA proceeded to tour the facility and observed 28 infants in care with nine staff members present. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. from to 4:30 p.m.
The purpose of today’s inspection is to follow up regarding an incident that was self-reported to the department on May 25, 2021. On May 25, 2021 at 9:00 a.m., in the Baby Bears C classroom child #1 (C1, see LIC811-Confidential names list) was placed in a highchair without being buckled in and fell out of the highchair falling on the floor sustaining a small bump on the left side of C1’s forehead. During the incident, there were eight infants in care with two staff members; staff #1 and staff #2 (S1 & S2, see LIC811-Confidential names list). S2 was preparing snack for the children in the classroom and S1 was transitioning the children into the highchairs and eating tables. During this time, S1 placed C1 in the highchair and turned her back for a couple of seconds to attend to another child that was crying, when C1 leaned to the side of the highchair falling on the ground. S1 immediately assessed the child for injures. S1 observed a red bump on the left side of C1’s forehead. S1 immediately applied first aid to the bump by applying an ice pack to the child’s forehead. S2 notified the director of the incident. The director contacted the parent informing the parent of the incident. C1 parent #1 (P1) shortly arrived at the facility and picked the child up. The injury was examined by C1’s doctor with no additional follow up needed. C1 returned to care the following day with no restrictions. Based on information obtained from staff and parent interviews, supervision was in place, ratios were met, the facility responded appropriately and reported timely. According to the director, due to the occurrence of the incident the director reminded all the infant teachers that when an infant is placed in a highchair they are to be immediately buckled in for safety.
No deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection. An exit interview was conducted with the licensee representative. The following reports were discussed and provided: LIC809, Appeal rights (LIC 9058) and Notice of Site (LIC 9213). The Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's date.
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