complaint·August 18, 2023

On 08/18/2023 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Kindercare Learning Center. LPA met with Director Paula Zimmerman and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. During today's inspection, there were 43 preschool age children with 7 staff in three classroom present and Asst Director stated there are 56 children enrolled. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. Complainant alleges that C1 complained about being slammed into a cot by a teacher at facility. During the course of the investigation completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. LPA was unable to determine if C1 was slammed or pushed into the cot by S1 or any staff in the facility. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Director, Paula Zimmerman. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS.