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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ruth Gull and Elvin Baddley made an unannounced CASE MANAGEMENT inspection to the center. Met with Susana Del Toro, Director regarding an incident that was self reported. LPAs interviewed Director and Teacher #1 and reviewed Child #1's records.
The incident occurred on 5/10/19 at approximately 12:45pm during nap time. Child #1 began crying and when Teacher #1 approached, Child #1 stated that she had swallowed a magnet toy. Teacher #1 encouraged Child #1 to cough but the object could not be observed. Child #1 was able to breath and talk and stated that her throat hurt. Staff applied ice to the back of Child #1's neck. Child #1's parent was notified, parent arrived and took Child #1 to the Emergency Room. An x-ray was taken and a star shaped magnet was located in Child #1's upper chest area. Child #1 had outpatient surgery to remove the object. Child #1 stated that she had brought the magnet from home and she had it in her jacket pocket. There were two teachers with 11 children at the time of the incident. Director states that daily health checks will now include having parents verify that children do not bring objects from home.
There were no deficiencies cited during this inspection.
The LIC 9213 (Notice of Site Visit) was posted during today's visit. |