complaint·August 28, 2025

On 8/18/25 and 8/20/25 LPA Laird conducted interviews with 5 staff (S1-S5). One staff stated they had observed staff handle children roughly. Four staff denied handling children roughly. Four staff denied ever seeing staff handle children roughly. On 8/20/25 LPA Laird conducted two parent interviews (P1-P2). Both parents interviewed denied having knowledge of staff handling children roughly. Both parents denied seeing staff handle children roughly. On 8/25/25 LPA Laird conducted 4 child interviews (C1-C4). All children denied staff handle children roughly. All children denied observing staff handle children roughly. On 8/5/25, 8/25/25 and 8/28/25 LPA Laird conducted an inspection of the facility . LPA Laird observed staff interacting with the children in a professional manner. Based on interviews and observations LPA Laird determined there was not sufficient evidence at this time to suggest the allegation occurred. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility director, Elizabeth Givens. Appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.