Hairline Fracture While At Daycare

[kelsey's kids]

I have insurance that will cover it if anything does happen. Have never heard of a rule about not having a trampoline. The parents do pay for the gym and know what the kids do while they are there. Just last week the same child was playing on it I took a video and sent it to the parent she then said at pic up here child has never used a trampoline but they might buy one after she saw how much fun he had. The thing that gets me is that accidents happen. He could have had the same injury by tripping over the 2 sizes to big shoes he wears all the time.

[cheerfuldom]

I have insurance that will cover it if anything does happen. Have never heard of a rule about not having a trampoline. The parents do pay for the gym and know what the kids do while they are there. Just last week the same child was playing on it I took a video and sent it to the parent she then said at pic up here child has never used a trampoline but they might buy one after she saw how much fun he had. The thing that gets me is that accidents happen. He could have had the same injury by tripping over the 2 sizes to big shoes he wears all the time.

I hope there is a quick, drama free resolution to this. but please be patient and understanding of the parents. Of course they are going to be upset even if it was an accident. A very small child was hurt. They were sitting for hours probably, in an ER with their baby! There is going to be some recovery time on this and who knows how much pain this child is in now. Please just remain professional and sympathetic. I am not saying that it was your fault or that you will for sure be held liable but I don't understand why your response is coming across a little cold hearted. Perhaps it is just the way I am reading things.....

[Blackcat31]

I have insurance that will cover it if anything does happen. Have never heard of a rule about not having a trampoline. The parents do pay for the gym and know what the kids do while they are there. Just last week the same child was playing on it I took a video and sent it to the parent she then said at pic up here child has never used a trampoline but they might buy one after she saw how much fun he had. The thing that gets me is that accidents happen. He could have had the same injury by tripping over the 2 sizes to big shoes he wears all the time.

What state are you in?

[AmyKidsCo]

1. Write up an incident report. Have any witnesses write up their own accounts as well. Sign and date them. Make copies and give copies of all these to the parents and ask for a signature just stating that they were informed of how the injury happened.

2. Report this to whomever your higher up is. County, state, etc. Let your insurance company know.

3. Tell the gym that this happened. They need to know for their own records.

4. Talk to the parents and find out how they are feeling. Right now, you are worried becuase of the unknown.

5. Rethink trampolines and monkey bars. Both my kids have broken arms in other ways and their orthopedist said that no child has any need to ever be on monkey bars or trampolines. There are safer alternatives to each of these activities. These two pieces of equipment cause SERIOUS injuries. Luckily, your dc child has a minor injury. It could have been much, much worse.

Yes, this. Document, document, document. What happened, what you did, what everyone else did, what you told parents and when, what parents said to you and when. Document everything.

[kelsey's kids]

I am not being cold hearted. I understand the situation and feel very bad. The thing that bothers me is the over reaction (if you could call it that) on the parents part. She didnt take the child in until 12 hours after the incedint happened and then she told me that doc said there is really nothing they can do the child was still walking on it not crying

[kelsey's kids]

I guess by big question is would you do anything for the family. I know they are upset and I completely understand. I love the kids and dont want to lose them and dont want any hard feeling.

[Blackcat31]

I am not being cold hearted. I understand the situation and feel very bad. The thing that bothers me is the over reaction (if you could call it that) on the parents part. She didnt take the child in until 12 hours after the incedint happened and then she told me that doc said there is really nothing they can do the child was still walking on it not crying

Personally I would just document everything. Report it to my licensor.

I believe it is required in your state to report ANY and ALL incidences that happen in your care that require medical treatment.

I guess by big question is would you do anything for the family. I know they are upset and I completely understand. I love the kids and dont want to lose them and dont want any hard feeling.

I wouldn't do anything other than show concern for the child.

Anything above and beyond could possibly come across to the parent as you trying to appease the guilt of any wrongdoing....kwim?

NOT saying you did anything wrong but if I can see how it could look to a parent if you try too hard.

Can I ask again, what state you are in? You can PM (private message) me if you'd like so that it isn't posted.

If I am correct about where you are located....I have a few links for you concerning what you need to do.

Hang in there....accidents DO happen. We (as caregivers) just need to make sure our bases are covered.

[kelsey's kids]

I am new ti this please tell me how to private message

[Blackcat31]

I am new ti this please tell me how to private message

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[LaLa1923]

I hope there is a quick, drama free resolution to this. but please be patient and understanding of the parents. Of course they are going to be upset even if it was an accident. A very small child was hurt. They were sitting for hours probably, in an ER with their baby! There is going to be some recovery time on this and who knows how much pain this child is in now. Please just remain professional and sympathetic. I am not saying that it was your fault or that you will for sure be held liable but I don't understand why your response is coming across a little cold hearted. Perhaps it is just the way I am reading things.....

Yes, perhaps you did read it wrong. She doesn't sound cold hearted to me...

[Crystal]

You have gotten some very good advice in regards to documenting, etc.

For the future, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do not allow the children on the trampoline. ESPECIALLY a two year old. They are EXTREMELY dangerous and many, many injuries can occur while using them....including spine and neck injuries that could ultimately cause paralysis. I am REALLY surprised the parents allowed it.

Also, I STRONGLY advise you to get permission forms from every parent before EVER going off property again.

[Crystal]

Yes, perhaps you did read it wrong. She doesn't sound cold hearted to me...

I agree.

[Jewels]

first of all, kids get hurt! You didn't hurt the kid yourself, I took all my kids to a park a couple years ago, and my niece(19 yr old, took one of the boys down a slide on her lap, and when the got down he was screaming and couldn't walk very good, she said he stuck his feet out to the side of the slide, and I would have never thought it was broken, but they took him in and he had a hairline fracture, luckily they were not upset about it though, he was only 18 months and he was in a full leg cast for 6 weeks! I felt awful, but he was just having fun, not being abused, I called my licensor filed a report, called my insurance company, they got $1000 check, and they didn'y go to the ER, just a clinic, so that was some nice cash in their pockets! accidents happen, I seriously can't imagine they would actually sue, I told my parents right away that I would file a claim for them with my insurance and it should cover their medical costs, but again they werent worried about it, that boy is now almost 5, and he and his baby brother are still in my care! I hope things turn out okay.

[LaLa1923]

You have gotten some very good advice in regards to documenting, etc.

For the future, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do not allow the children on the trampoline. ESPECIALLY a two year old. They are EXTREMELY dangerous and many, many injuries can occur while using them....including spine and neck injuries that could ultimately cause paralysis. I am REALLY surprised the parents allowed it.

Also, I STRONGLY advise you to get permission forms from every parent before EVER going off property again.

I never allow a trampoline.....but now you know!! :hug::hug:

[busymommy0420]

Once things settle down...maybe a nice craft from the daycare kids saying "Get Well" or "Feel better" would be a nice gesture. Also sending him a teddy bear.

When I have daycare kids out sick, we make a home video on my phone singing our "get well" song and send it to the parents. They always enjoy this and the kids enjoy watching them when they are sick and I hope it makes them feel special, loved and thought of. lovethis