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25 | On 4/8/24 at 12:15 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Claudia Kam and Katrina Chicote conducted an Unannounced Case management Inspection to follow up on an incident that was reported to the Department on 4/4/24. Upon arrival, LPAs announced purpose of inspection and met with Facility Representative Assistant Director Arleesha Herd, who granted entry to facility. Census was taken and there were 53 children in attendance at time of visit.
On 04/04/24, an incident was reported to The Department where a child sustained an injury while in care. The facility reported this incident to the Department within the required 24 hours and submitted written report within seven days.
During this inspection LPAs interviewed staff, observed room incident took place in, and observed child named in report. Assistant director stated that the child was playing during dramatic play and upon leaving the play area slipped and fell back hitting his head on the carpeted area causing injury to the child. Assistant Director states that the Teacher observed the incident and parents were notified immediately of the incident. 911 was contacted immediately, paramedics provided first aid child and took child to the hospital. Child was attended to at the hospital and was cleared to return the next day. Assistant Director states that they have updated their shoe policy and will be sending the new policy to parents as a result of the incident to prevent future slip and falls. LPAs observed the indoor classroom where the incident took place and observed the area and child napping at time of inspection. Based on the information obtained and LPAs observation LPAs determined there was adequate supervision and Facility Representatives made necessary adjustments after incident.
The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited today.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative.
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