OMG! Her Leg is Broken :-(

[CrackerJacks]

Is there any way that you can put a post there and move the gate? I understand it wasn't a concern with licensing before, but it will be now. If you can, place a post at the bottom step and move the gate. This will show that you have learned from the experience and you are willing to make changes based on your learning.

If the space is available to do this (there is a spot to place the posts on each side of the step), you can do it yourself for very minimal cost.

This is exactly what I plan on doing! Should I wait for licensing to come out first? Or would it be okay to do it this weekend? What do you think?

[Crystal]

I would photograph the area where she fell and THEN make the changes. I wouldn't wait.

[Jewels]

Thanks guys.. I still feel horrible that this happened on my watch. I know from a realistic perspective that it Was just an accident and accidents Do happen. I spoke with mom, she said its not her leg, but her ankle that is broken (miscommunication between parent who actually took the child to Dr). I called licensing to report the incident and I will mail in the form tomorrow. I went through all paperwork and everything is current and up to date. Mom said Dr said she can return back to daycare whenever she wants. Now that the ankle is immobilized its okay. I'm the type of person who hates the unknown and just not knowing exactly how mom feels about the whole situation is probably what's stressing me the most. Thanks for everyone's support, it's really meant alot.

I had a little boy break his leg at the park going down a slide, of course called and filled out forms for licensing, and parents filled something out as well, all went fine, they never even came out to my house, but everything was pretty cut and dry it happened in a public place, parents were not upset, I mean they felt bad for their little guy and I felt awful he broke his leg, it was horrible to have that happen on my watch, but you can not prevent everything! I had another girl fall off the monkey bars (6yrs old) and had a slim slim fracture in her wrist, she didn't even need a cast, but the parents were actually here when that happened, again filled out forms with licensing and they never even came out everything again was good, kids get hurt the only way to prevent this stuff from happenening, is by not letting the kids be kids and play and explore. I also called my insurance and filed a claim for the broken leg, the parents got $1000 check, and their insurance covered the broken leg so that was just some extra cash to help them out, the little boy was 18 months and in a full leg cast for 6 weeks, it was challenging at first but after a week he learned to get all over the place with out much help.
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[countrymom]

accidents happen. Hugs to you.

[LaLa1923]

I would photograph the area where she fell and THEN make the changes. I wouldn't wait.

[Crystal]

How are you today CrackerJacks? Hope you are holding up well. :hug:

[youretooloud]

Aww..I'm so sorry! For both of you!

Stuff happens. To all of us. My own child stepped down from a small step to a carpeted surface and broke her leg at that same age. They called it a toddler break, because their legs turn, but their feet don't.

I had a daycare girl coming home from school one day, and while she was talking, she stepped off the curb without realizing the ground was different heights (it was maaaybe three inches) and broke two bones in her leg. I wasn't there, but the crossing guard said it was the most innocent move, and her leg broke.

You will both be good as new in a few weeks. I feel like you both need a get well card/gift.

[CrackerJacks]

Thanks guys. I'm feeling much better today after talking with mom. She understands it was an accident and could have happened on her watch as well. I just wanted to make sure that she still felt confident that I can provide safe, loving and quality care for her daughter. She said she does, she will actually be coming back on her next regularly scheduled day. So I'm starting to feel a bit less anxious. But I still think about it and think of what I can do to help prevent anyone from getting hurt again. Thanks all for your support. Now, I just wait for licensing to possibly show up. I'll let you all know if /when they do.

[AmyKidsCo]

Oh no! Take a deep breath and don't blame yourself - accidents happen all the time. My mom had one of her Third Graders walk into a wall and end up with a concussion - these things happen.

Definitely report it and document everything, for future reference. You think you're going to remember things but you don't.

[kimmills]

OMG, that's horrible. Accidents do happen and please don't blame yourself for it.

Also make sure that such incidents do not happen again.

[CrackerJacks]

Update

Just wanted to update that licensing made a visit today in regards to the fall and subsequent broken ankle and everything went super smoothly. My analyst showed up, asked what happened, viewed the area that the accident took place and wrote her report. Took all of 1/2hr. Phew..feel soo glad this incident is now in the past. And good news..the dcg gets her cast off tomorrow! Although a stressful experience it was also a good learning experience

[youretooloud]

Just wanted to update that licensing made a visit today in regards to the fall and subsequent broken ankle and everything went super smoothly. My analyst showed up, asked what happened, viewed the area that the accident took place and wrote her report. Took all of 1/2hr. Phew..feel soo glad this incident is now in the past. And good news..the dcg gets her cast off tomorrow! Although a stressful experience it was also a good learning experience

Aww.. I'm glad. Poor you and her.

She probably won't walk on it for a while, it's scary, and feels weird, so don't panic if she refuses to use it for a couple of days.

[MamaBearCanada]

Glad all is right & that Mom was a reasonable DCP Accidents happen!