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32 | At time of this visit, LPA toured the facility playground where the incident had occurred. In addition, LPA interviewed the children and staff involved in this incident. While touring the playground and play structure area, LPA was shown by staff where and how the incident occurred. LPA observed a set of 4 floating circular steps that spiral upwards to the top of the play structure. It was stated by staff that the two children were playing a game and running around the playground area together prior to the incident. Staff stated they witnessed the two children attempt to climb the floating steps at the same time. The child fell from the second step as a result of both children trying to occupy the small space consecutively and do not believe the child was intentionally pushed from the step.
LPA interviewed the children involved in this incident. Statements recorded from both children and staff corroborate statements that both children were playing a game, running around the play structure and attempted to climb the steps at the same time. Both children involved stated the incident was an accident. Going forward, staff stated they have been monitoring this area of the play structure more closely to assure only one child at a time occupy the steps. Staff have reminded all the children in care to be mindful of one another and to use the steps/stairs one at a time.
Statements recorded form interviewing all parties involved revealed the fall was not the result of a child being intentionally pushed and injury was accidental in nature. Based on LPA observations and interview there appear to be no violations of Title 22. Facility staff were present and quick to aid the child after the fall. Parent/guardian was notified immediately, and the Facility fulfilled its reporting requirements to Licensing.
An exit interview was conducted, LPA provided the PM Lead Teacher with a copy of this report and a notice of site visit on 11/07/2022.
Notice of site visit must be displayed for the next 30 days.
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