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25 | On November 8, 2024 at 8:40AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) William Chancellor arrived unannounced to the La Petite Academy (CCC). The purpose of the visit was to conduct a case management regarding an unusual incident report received on 10/31/24. The incident involved a child (C1) falling off a playground structure and emergency services were called. LPA met with Director (DIR) Michelle McKim and stated the reason for the visit.
During the visit, LPA conducted interview's with three staff (S1- S3), one child (C1), made observations of the playground and requested documents regarding the incident. Two of two interviews, revealed that staff were in ratio at the time of the incident and S2 witnessed the incident. Three of three interviews corroborated that C1 fell off the top of the slide, falling down approximately six feet, onto their back.
Facility notified the parents of C1 immediately and child obtained medical attention in a timely matter. No concerns were determined by emergency personnel and C1 returned the next day without restrictions. To improve supervision, DIR immediately implemented a solution that C1 toddler classroom, have access to a different playground when outside. Based on the information gathered, LPA is unable to determine if the facility is or is not in violation of Title 22 Regulations at this time. The following documents are pending review by Community Care Licensing (CCL): playground structure manual confirming age restrictions and confirmation that all play structures on the facilities premise are still approved by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, LIC 811 (Confidential Names List) and appeal rights were reviewed with and provided to Director Michelle McKim. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days.
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