Incident investigation·August 22, 2023

On August 22, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala conducted an unannounced case management inspection for the above facility. The purpose of the inspection is to follow up on an incident that occurred on 08/10/2023; the incident was reported timely to the department. LPA met with Victoria Reed, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 5 children in care with 2 staff. Brief Summary: While playing kick ball with his peers Child #1 (C1) was running, tripped over his feet and hit his face on a bench. Upper eye area began bleeding profusely. C1 was taken via ambulance to hospital where he received 7 stiches. During the inspection LPA obtained a copy of sign in sheets for the day of the incident, a copy of the incident report, a copy of the facility roster, a copy of the doctor clearance note, LPA interviewed C1-C3, Staff #1 (S1)-S2 and Parent #1 (P1). S1-S2. LPA reviewed staff files. Based on interviews conducted with C1-C3 it was stated that, C1 was playing kick ball with C2 and C3 in the outside play yard. Per C1-C3, C1 was at third base and was running to home (lunch table). Per C1-C3, C1 tripped and hit his left upper eyebrow on the bench and landed on the cement floor. Per C1, he got up and noticed he was bleeding. Per C1-C3 and S1-S2, S1 assisted C1 in getting up and applying pressure to C1 injury. S1 and S2 stated that S1 brought C1 into the classroom and applied a gauze while continuing to add pressure. S2 stated that C2 called P1 notifying her of the incident that occurred with her sibling (C1). S2 stated there is a language barrier and S1 was assisting with C1. Per C1-C3 teachers were present during the time of the incident and observed the incident occur. There are no deficiencies being given at this time as this incident was an accident that occurred fast and was unable to be prevented. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Victoria Reed, Child and Family Education Coordinator along with Notice of Site Visit and Appeal Rights.