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25 | On 7/24/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley contacted an unannounced Case Management inspection of the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC) to follow up on the report of an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received by the Department on 7/1/24. Specifically, a child in care, herein C1, sustained a hairline fracture of the clavicle. The fracture occurred after C1 fell on to artificial grass turf while spinning in a circle with another child in care. LPA met with CCC Director Michelle Holms and Program Manager Kali Coleck and explained the nature of the inspection. LPA notes 35 children are on site along with 12 teachers providing care and supervision.
LPA, Director and Program Manager viewed area where C1 fractured the clavicle LPA notes the outdoor area is within the CCC's outdoor playground. The area is shaded and footing in leveled. As noted the ground is covered by an artificial turf which has some cushioning. Program Manager informed LPA the incident occurred after C1 lost balance and fell onto the ground. C2 proceeded to fall on top of C1. Program Manager and Director informed LPA the activity C1 and C2 were participating in was a normal activities and there was no inherent hazard. The fact C2 landed on top of C1 may have been the fact which aggravated C1's fall and been the basis for the injury.
To date, C1 is currently attending the CCC and has not prolonged issues related to the injury.
Based on observations and the interview with the Program Manager and Director, it is determined neither the equipment at the CCC nor the actions of the CCC's staff contributed to C1's incident. LPA best categorized the incident as an unfortunate accident. |