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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanette Estrada conducted an unannounced case management inspection to follow up on an incident reported to the Department. LPA initially met with Lead Teacher Monique Cole-Starworth and LPA informed them of the reason for the visit. LPA observed 17 napping children with two staff in room 1101 and 15 napping children with two staff in room 1109.
Keokuk Legarde- Early Learning Center Manager, joined at a later time.
The Department received an Unusual Incident Report via phone call on 10/11/24. Per Facility Representative, the incident occurred on 10/10/24. Per the report submitted, Child 1 fell on their right arm during outside play time. There was a visible scratch on the child's arm which was treated with a first aid kit. Per report, child's parent was called and they took Child 1 to the ER. Per parent Child 1's arm was fractured.
During today's visit, LPA collected pertinent documents and conducted staff interviews. Per Staff 1 who witnessed the incident, Child 1 was playing tag on the play ground with friends when Child 1 fell. Per Staff 1, she did not witness any other child push Child 1 nor did she see Child 1 trip or land on any object. Per Staff 1, they witnessed Child 1 fall with arms extended. Per Staff 1, there were 3 staff total present during the incident. Per Staff 1, they tended to Child 1 right away and took them to clean up and apply first aid to the scratch on the arm.
Parent was called and arrived within minutes. Per Staff 1, Child 1 has not returned since the incident due to pre-planned family time off. Per Facility Representative Keokuk Legarde, once Child 1 returns, parent will be asked to submit any follow up documentation from the doctor to ensure that any restrictions are being followed for the child.
Based on interviews conducted, no deficiencies are being issued today.
Exit interview was conducted with Keokuk Legarde- Early Learning Center Manager. A copy of the report and the Notice of Site Visit was provided. |