Incident investigation·April 17, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keely Messerschmidt arrived at the facility on a case management inspection to follow-up on an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) which occurred on March 27, 2024 per Director. LPA met with Director Kristin Artery, and provided purpose of inspection. At the time of inspection, LPA toured the facility, took census, interviewed and reviewed documents previously submitted to the department with Director. The reported incident took place on March 27, 2024, regarding a child falling and cutting chin which required stitches. Based on interview with Director, staff were standing in their zones on the playground when teacher observed child slip while stepping off wood stump to the next wood stump causing child to fall and hit their chin on a wood stump. Teacher noticed child had a gash on chin, teachers applied pressure and cleaned up area while Director contacted parent who arrived within minutes. Child was taken to urgent care where they received stitches and returned the next day with no issues. Exit interview was conducted with Director. Notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.