Incident investigation·August 25, 2022

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elyse Jones and Blanca Ruiz arrived at the facility to conduct a case management inspection in response to the receipt of an unusual incident report (UIR) from the facility. It documents an incident involving Child #1 who fell and hit his/her head while playing outside in the sprinkler during water play. Two teachers were present with eight children. Appropriate supervision and care was being provided. The facility notified the Authorized Representative immediately after the incident occurred. At the time of the inspection, LPAs toured the facility, took census, and met with Director, Tammie Renfro. Additional interviews with pertinent parties were conducted to obtain details regarding the reported incident and records were reviewed. During the facility tour the area in which the incident occurred was observed. Child #1 was taken to the doctor for a follow up, and parents decided to keep child home for observation. Child #1 return to the facility on July 26, 2022. Based on the information gathered, the incident was an accident as facility staff followed care and supervision protocols. First Aid was provided, Authorized Representative was immediately notified of the incident and Licensing was notified. Child #1 continues to attend the facility. Facility acted appropriately and was found to be in substantial compliance during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report and a Notice of Site Visit was provided to facility Director, Tammie Renfro. A copy of this report must be made available to the public, at the facility site, for 3 years. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.