complaint·May 30, 2023

LPA interviewed staff (S1) on 2/16/23 and stated that licensee will call her when she needs assistance with children in care. S1 stated that licensee is always present in the home but if licensee has any appointments outside the home, then she will step in for licensee. S1 stated that they are CPR/First aid certified. S1 stated that there are no minors supervising children in care and S1 is available to support as needed. LPA interviewed parents (P1-P5) on 2/17/23, 2/23/23 and 5/12/23. LPA addressed allegations and asked parents if the provider is absent during childcare hours in which 1 of 5 parents stated yes that licensee was not present during child care hours. 4 of 5 parents stated they have witnessed licensee present during drop off and pick hours. LPA asked parents if they witnessed a minor caring for children during drop off and pick up in which 1 of 5 parents stated yes a minor was supervising children in care. 4 of 5 parents have witnessed licensee or and S1 present with children. LPA asked parents if they had concerns in regard to care in which 4 of 5 parents stated no. During today\342\200\231s inspection facility was toured. LPA observed 7 children napping in care. 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.