complaint1 citation
February 19, 2026
What Happened
Complaint investigation of child's dislocated elbow reported in December 2025. Video evidence shows child using both arms until 10:40 AM on 12/12/2025, then using only one arm. Critical gap in video from 10:35-10:40 AM prevented full observation. Evidence deemed substantiated with Type A citation issued.
Observations
- Child's elbow dislocated on 12/12/2025
- Child arrived at facility using both arms, injury unobserved by staff
- Incident occurred during outside play or lunch time
- Child would not allow staff to examine arm when injury discovered
- Child injury report completed but did not document how injury occurred
- Video evidence shows child using both arms 10:30-10:35 AM and only one arm 10:40-10:45 AM
- Critical gap in video footage from 10:35-10:40 AM not provided
- Director stated video is erased after certain period of time
- Type A citation issued indicating immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
- Citation must be posted 30 consecutive days
- Parents must be notified by next business day
- Citation disclosure required to newly enrolled families for 12 months
Inspector Focus
Incident Investigation
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