Incident investigation·October 15, 2021

On 10/15/2021 @ 2 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst, Joelle Redding, made an unannounced visit to follow up on a self-reported incident that occurred on 9/17/21 wherein Child #1 fell on the playground, sustaining a cut on the forehead requiring medical attention. During today's visit, LPA spoke the Director and Child #1 and inspected the playground where the incident occurred. The walking logs are low, maybe 6-8 inches above the ground, in a safe arrangement, secured to the ground and age appropriate. Director was standing within 10 ft. of the child handling sign outs at the gate. Staff #1 (who was not present today but who submitted a statement of events) was a bit closer, facing the area where the incident occurred. There were approximately 14 children in the area with three of them, including Child #1, walking across the balancing logs. Staff #1 saw Child #1 lose balance and fall forward with arms out on either side of the log in front. Child #1's forehead hit the log causing a cut. Staff #1 attended to the child right away and Director took over, applying pressure to stop the bleeding. She called the Site Aquatics Director (who is fingerprint cleared and associated to the preschool), who was able to apply first aid. Child #1's parents were contacted for pick up. The injury was assessed by a physician and the cut glued. Child #1 returned to care the following Monday. Child #1's statement to LPA corroborated the events as recounted by Director and Staff #1. Ratios were met, supervision was in place, staff responded appropriately and the facility responded timely. The area and equipment was found to be safe and age appropriate with proper use of the balancing logs by the children at the time of the incident. No hazards were noted and no deficiencies are sited.