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25 | On 4/8/24, at 1:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Case Management at the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC) to address an incident received by the Department on 4/3/24. The incident involved a child in care, herein C1, sustaining a broken thumb while in care. C1 was said to have placed a thumb in a door jamb. The door was subsequently closed by staff causing the injury.
LPA met with Catherine Palmer, the Director of the CCC and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Director toured the interior and exterior of the CCC. LPA observed 38 children in care along with 13 staff members at the time of the inspection. Director showed LPA the location where the incident occurred. LPA notes the incident took take in the outdoor play area and C1 placed a thumb in the jamb area of a wooden gate.
LPA was unable to view C1's thumb as C1 was not in care at the time of the inspection. Director informed LPA the parent of C1 were took C1 to medical professional to get the thumb further assessed. Director also noted staff member were present and in direct proximity of C1 when the incident occurred. Supervision was not lacking during the time of the incident.
LPA attempted to contact the guardian of C1 with no success. A voicemail message was left with the guardian of C1 requesting a return call.
Given the LPA's observations, along with interviews and record reviews, it is determined the actions of CCC staff did not contribute to the incident or C1's injury. Further, CCC staff acted in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The incident is an unfortunate situation where C1 placed a thumb in the jamb of a closing gate unbeknown to staff members.
No deficiencies were cited during todays inspection. |