other — Incident Response1 citation

May 20, 2025

WELLSPRING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

What Happened

Incident investigation for child injury; child sustained neck injury (red marks similar to rug burns) when staff member failed to observe children playing with rope/strap attached to facility canopy; Type A citation issued for inadequate supervision.

Observations

  • Child sustained neck injury with red marks similar to rug burns when staff member failed to provide adequate observation while children played with rope/strap attached to canopy shade structure
  • Staff did not witness initial setup of incident when one child instructed others to place rope around necks
  • Staff only became aware of incident as injury occurred
  • Incident reveals facility failed to comply with regulation 101229 requiring licensee to provide care and supervision as necessary to meet children's needs

Inspector Focus

Supervision/Ratios

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