February 24, 2022
What Happened
The inspector followed up on a late-reported unusual incident from December 22, 2021 in which a child tripped over wooden playground logs and hit their head, causing a bump and bruise. Interviews indicated staff were nearby, there was no lack of supervision, and staff responded appropriately with first aid and parent notification, but the facility was cited for failing to report the incident on time.
Observations
- A child tripped over wooden logs used as a playground barrier and hit their head
- The child developed a bruise and bump on the center forehead
- Staff applied first aid and called the child's mother
- The child was picked up from the facility and did not receive medical attention
- The incident was reported to the department in person on 2022-02-24 even though it occurred on 2021-12-22
- Interviews indicated staff were in close proximity and there was no lack of supervision
Inspector Focus
Citations Issued
Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and record review, C1 obtained a finger injury due to classroom door closing on C1's finger and C1 needing medical attention that resulted in C1's finger to be cut and C1's nail to be split in half.
What does this citation mean? →Reporting Requirement: Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interivew and record review, facility did not file incident report in timely manner.
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