Incident investigation·April 4, 2024

On 4/4/24 @ 10:05am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erica Laird conducted an unannounced case management inspection in response to an incident which was self-reported in a timely manner by Sabrina Winser, Administrative Assistant. The incident occurred on 3/21/24 @ approximately 11:10am. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) was notified within 24 hours and unusual incident report was sent in writing within the 7 days as required. It was reported that a child (C1) had fallen from the upper platform of the outside play structure, and broke their left wrist. LPA Laird interviewed a total of 4 staff (S1-S4). Staff (S1) stated that they were outside on the edge of the play structure when C1 fell from the top platform. S1 stated they immediately called the other teachers for help. S1 stated they assessed C1 for injuries and then staff called C1's parents. S2, S3, and S4 stated they did not observe the incident. S3 and S4 stated they were on the playground when they heard S1 call for help but were in different areas of the playground and did not see C1 fall. S3 stated S1 had been standing near the edge of the play structure sweeping up the bark when C1 fell. S2 and S4 stated C1 and C2 had been playing on the play structure when C2 pushed C1 and C1 fell. Staff stated parents of C1 and C2 were called to pick up their children. S2 stated C1's parents informed them that C1 had a broken wrist later that day. LPA took 2 photos of the play structure and obtained the play structure manufacture guide. Based on observations and staff interviews, it could not be determined the serious injury occurred due to lack of supervision. There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Sabrina Winser.