Complaint·August 16, 2023

On 08/16/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kiriko Lynch conducted a closing complaint investigation and met with the Licensee. It was alleged Licensee’s home is not clean and sanitary, specifically it was alleged there are overflowing cat litter boxes and cat feces in the home. The Licensee was interviewed 06/01/2023 and denied the allegation and stated she always maintains a clean and sanitary home, and children do not have access to cat litter boxes. Three parents were interviewed on 08/15/2023 and 08/16/2023, and there were no disclosures. During visits to the home, LPA observed home was adequately clean and orderly for children in care, and no accessible litter boxes or cat feces was observed in areas of the home for child care services. Based on observations and interviews during the complaint investigation, the allegation is unsubstantiated. 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 finding is unsubstantiated. Exit interview was conducted, appeal rights provided, and notice of site visit posted.