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25 | On April 9, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Gerth and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Carlos Martinez arrived at the facility to conduct a case management visit. This visit is being conducted in response to the receipt of an unusual incident report (UIR) from the facility regarding an injury a child sustained on the pinky finger. The UIR was received by the licensing agency on 03/22/2024. During this visit, LPA took a tour of the facility and took census.
According to Regina Tarsitano, on 03/15/24, the child was standing inside the classroom by an exit door when the injury was sustained. Tarsitano explained that a teacher opened the door for another child to use the inside restroom, from the outside the play area and then opened the door to come inside and that's when the child stuck their finger as it closed and it got caught in the door resulting in the injury. Tarsitano confirmed that the child was provided immediate first aid and the parents were called shortly thereafter for pick-up. Due to the severity of the injury, surgery was performed on 03/21/24 and pins were placed in the childs hand.
LPA Gerth initially made contact with the facility via phone call, but due to severity of injury, a visit was warranted. LPA confirmed that the child returned to the facility on 03/21/24 and was placed in the same classroom. LPA also verified that the facility ceased using those doors as and would remain locked at all times. Based on information gathered, LPA determined that the facility acted appropriately and no violations have been identified. At the time of the incident, the facility was operating within ratio as required, per Title 22.
An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit was provided to facility staff.
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