Complaint·January 13, 2026

Some parties reported S5 spoke harshly and rudely to children. Other interviewees reported zero concerns with S5\342\200\231s interactions with the children. S5 denied verbally mistreating the children. LPA conducted unannounced inspections on 11/20/2025, 1/08/2026, and today, 1/13/2026. LPA did not hear S5 verbally mistreat the children in care. The second allegation received alleged, S5 has inappropriate conversations with other adults in front of children. Confidential interviews revealed inconsistencies regarding S5\342\200\231s conversations with other adults in the present of children. Some sources confirmed the allegation and other sources reported they have no concerns. S5 denied the allegation and expressed the children Personal Rights are not violated. LPA completed unannounced inspections on 11/20/2025, 1/08/2026, and today, 1/13/2026. LPA observed no concerns during the inspections. The third allegation is alleging S5 does not prevent children from hitting other children in care. Confidential interviews revealed inconsistencies regarding children being hit by child 2 C2. LPA completed unannounced inspections on 10/27/25, 11/20/2025, 12/3/2025, 01/08/2026, and today, 1/13/2026. LPA observed no concerns during the inspection. LPA observed staff redirecting children and providing children with options. Based on interviews, record review and LPA\342\200\231s observation, there is not enough evidence regarding the allegations alleging staff (S5) does not ensure children are spoken to in an appropriate manner, (S5) has inappropriate conversations with other adults in front of children and (S5) does not prevent children from hitting other children in care. Therefore, the three allegations are deemed unsubstantiated at this time. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are Unsubstantiated. Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, copy of this report and appeal rights were reviewed with facility representative and licensee, Anthony Thomason.