complaint·November 5, 2024

On November 5, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tasha Alexander met with the center's assistant director Julianna O'day for a follow up visit to discuss the above complaint allegation. Upon arrival there are 53 preschool age children present along with 7 preschool staff. On this analyst's last viist, an inteveiw was conducted with the center director, a tour of the playground was conducted and relevant documents were requested and received. Further investigation was conducted and it was found that children bring their own water bottles from home. The facility has requested that parents fill the bottles only with water. Several bottles were observed to have fruit juice in them. LPA is unable to prove or disprove if staff are allowing children in care to consume their entire bottle of juice (8-12 oz) or not. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.