complaint·September 2, 2025

Per Reporting Party (RP) children were seen in the 2 year old classroom. LPA toured the preschool room 2 around 8:50 am and notice two small children co mingling with the older preschoolers. Staff 1 (S1) disclosed that two of the children were under 2 years old and they were playing with the older children because they were in the process of transitioning to the preschool class. Child #2 (C2) was 21 months, and Child #1 (C1) was child was 22 months old. S1 explained that C2 was transitioning early because the parent requested their child to start the program early. S1 stated they have a program that 4 weeks before their birthday of turning 2, they allow the children, along with their infant teacher, to come into the 2 years old classroom to play with the older children and do activities such as playing with play doe. S1 stated that during the walk thorough, they inform the parents of the transitioning plan and explained the benefits of the children getting use to the new class and teachers so it is not so hard on them when they have to go to the new class. S1 stated they did not think anything was wrong with the children being together as long as the infant teachers was right there with them. Based upon evidence obtained during this investigation , the allegation "Staff did not adhere to the license terms and conditions by caring for infants in the preschool classroom ", has been determined to be Substantiated.\302\240 A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standards has been met. A Type B citation is being issued. See LIC9099-D for deficiency cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Program Adminstrator Mariah Larkin Ewing . Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.