Incident investigation·May 31, 2024

On 5/31/2024, Licensing Program Analysts Loyce Phillips and Tyra Chavies conducted a case management inspection to follow up on an Unusual Incident, reported to the department by telephone on 5/10/2024. LPA was greeted by Lead Teacher, Lakeysha Griffin. LPA toured the facility and took a census of the children. Upon arrival, there were 50 children and 14 staff present today at the facility. Description of the incident : On 5/9/2024 at approximately 2:10pm, during outdoor playtime C1 was playing with another child. C1 was climbing the stairs of the play structure when he missed the 2nd step, fell and hit his forehead on the edge of the step. First aid was applied to C1, parents and 911 were called immediately. Paramedics and parent arrived at the facility at the same time. C1 was transported with parent by paramedics. C1 sustain a 1-inch laceration on the forehead. Director called parent on 5/10/2024 to follow-up on C1 injuries. Parent explained C1 had received 6 stiches in the forehead. C1 was out for a few days and returned to the facility on 5/23/2024 with no restrictions. Based on the information obtained, interviews conducted and LPA's observation of the play yard area. C1 accidentally fell and hit his forehead on the edge of the step. The facility had appropriate children/staff ratios during the incident, there were no equipment or objects on the play yard where child fell and the facility reported the unusual incident in a timely manner; therefore, no Title 22 violations have occurred, and no deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Lakeysha Griffin.