Incident investigation·July 18, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilia Hernandez conducted an unannounced case management inspection due to an incident that occurred on 07/17/2023. LPA arrived at the facility at 1:30PM and met with Sheila Hardy, Principal, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 51 children and 16 staff present upon arrival. The purpose of the visit was to follow-up on an incident that was reported to the department. LPA Hernandez conducted interviews and obtained documentation during this visit. The incident that occurred on 07/17/2023, was reported to the Department on 07/17/2023, via telephone. The facility reported the Unusual Incident to the Department within the required 24 hours of occurrence. Information reported to the Department indicated that child #1 was playing near the apparatus with other children. Staff witness Child#1 run into the apparatus. Child #1 forehead started to bleed and staff administered first aid. Parent was notified and issued a head injury report and advised to seek medical attention for child. Facility required a doctor’s note and/or clearance before child can return to care. Child #1 returned to care on 7/18/2023 with a doctor's note. No restrictions were documented on the doctors note. Based on interviews conducted and documentation obtained, 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 Sheila Hardy, Principal.