Incident investigation·February 22, 2022

On 2/22/22 at 9:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patrick Ma conducted an unannounced inspection for the purpose of following up on an incident that was reported to the Department on 2/11/22. At the time of inspection, there were 2 children with the Licensees, Tami Johnson-Schirlls and Amber Schirlls . Facility was within licensed capacity and ratio. The incident occurred 2/10/22 when child #1 (C1) tripped in the backyard and was injured. The area where C1 was playing when the child fell was on the outside playground near the garden area. Parent was contacted after the incident. Parent picked up C1 and took child to Physician for medical attention. C1 returned the following day. LPA inspected backyard during site inspection. Backyard has wood borders dividing different areas of play. Backyard was observed and found with age appropriate toys and equipment. Facility was within ratio and capacity at time of incident. No deficiencies cited. Technical Assistance given. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Tami Johnson-Schirlls . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.