complaint·January 9, 2024

It was alleged that on 10/16/23, the licensee pinched daycare child (C1\342\200\231s) right chest area, which resulted in a bruise, as punishment for C1\342\200\231s failure to nap. The licensee denied the allegation, stating she has never pinched a child. The licensee\342\200\231s spouse and facility assistants denied the allegation, stating that the licensee does not handle children in a rough manner, nor had any child suffered the alleged injuries while in care. Photographic evidence received was inconclusive with no specific indication as to how, when or where the injury occurred. Daycare parents interviewed expressed satisfaction with the care the licensee provides and had no concerns. Daycare children interviewed stated they have not received any injury by licensee, nor have they observed anyone else receiving an injury. Due to conflicting information obtained throughout the course of the investigation and no other witnesses to the alleged incident, LPA was unable to determine whether or not the allegation occurred. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Hilda Jara. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22), were provided. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed that the notice of site visit was posted during the inspection. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.