Facility-requested visit·May 14, 2024

An unannounced case management inspection was conducted today at 2:39 pm by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Tammy Dutra. LPA met with facility representative, Renee McKenzie. In response to an Unusual Incident Report received by the Department on 4/16/24. The facility representative was interviewed on 5/14/24 at 2:39 am and stated that on 4/16/24 at 10:40am C1 was climbing over a bar and slipped and hit the left side of their face causing a nose bleed and swollen nose. C1 was taken to get medical attention and it was established there was a fracture on the tip of the nasal bone. Three staff were interviewed on 5/14/24 and one parent on 5/13/24 stated that C1 was playing on the fire truck structure in an appropriate manner and did think the accident was avoidable. There was appropriate staffing during the incident and the child was playing on the equipment in an appropriate manner. During today\342\200\231s inspection, the facility was toured. LPA observed the play equipment and established it is appropriate for the age group of children in care. Based on the interviews and facility tour, LPA determined the incident was an accident and there was nothing staff could have done to prevent the injury from occuring. There were no deficiencies cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Renee McKenzie . Appeal Rights were provided. A notice off site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.