complaint·April 28, 2021

On 1/19/21 at 1pm an LPA observed children napping in the nap room or individually in separate rooms. There are cameras in each of the bedrooms and the playroom and an assistant was observing the children in the playroom during nap time. Nine interviews were conducted, by the Investigation Bureau, with children, staff, parents and other witnesses. None of the witnesses (outside of the initial disclosure) corroborated the allegations. Two witnesses have not been present in the home during care and six witnesses denied the allegations stating that the licensee or assistant remains with the children at all times and that they had not observed any inappropriate contact between children. The licensee provided a roster of children. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the findings are unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.