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25 | On April 2, 2021 at 12:20 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Betzayra Cervantes conducted an unannounced tele-inspection for the purpose of completing a Case Management - Incident inspection. Due COVID-19 and Department of Public Health guidelines of social distancing a Tele-Inspection was conducted via Facetime. LPA met with Director Erika Sanchez and advised her the purpose of the inspection. LPA and licensee conducted a tour of the facility and observed 15 children in care by 2 teachers at the time of the inspection.
On 3/24/2021, the facility self-reported an incident where on 3/23/21 at around 2:00pm, Child #1 (C1) and Child #2 (C2) were playing together in the playground using a child's size metal golf club and plastic ball. C2 swung the golf club and C1 was hit on the left side of the head, causing it to bleed. Staff #1 was informed of the accident by C1, and immediately brought him into the classroom where S2 was caring for 14 children. S2 swapped out a child with S1 who was caring for 11 children out on the playground. S2 began to administer first aid and clean the wound.
Director Erika Sanchez was out of the facility on her break when the incident occurred. Center Management was notified at 2:10pm of the incident and parents were immediately notified. C1 was picked up at 2:34pm and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The child required one stich to the back of the head and the center was provided with discharge paperwork from the hospital. No restrictions were required by the doctor. C1 returned back to the facility on March 25, 2021. Director advised the child has been doing well and playing with the other children.
Interview with Director also revealed that the metal club used should not have been part of the equipment used by the children and was originally intended for the Summer program. She stated that the metal club was removed the day of the incident on 3/23/21. Additionally, Director conducted a safety walk through of the facility on 3/30/31 to remove any equipment that is not age appropriate or in good condition and free of hazards. |