complaint·April 27, 2023

observed children sitting together during snack time. getting up to grab their packed l lunch in addition to the school snack provided and eating their packed lunch freely. Children in care are reporting that they like their teachers and that they are nice. Children are reporting that they are allowed to eat their packed lunch. Parents are reporting that they have no concerns regarding the care and supervision that their children are receiving at the CCC. Parents are reporting that their children are happy and like the CCC. Parents are reporting that the Director and teachers communicate regular information regarding their children. Based on the evidence obtained over the course of the investigation, LPA Ornelas was unable to corroborate that the Allegations, (1) Staff handle day care children in a rough manner; (2) Staff yell at day care children; (3) Staff prevented day care child from eating. Therefore, the allegations are determined Unsubstantiated. A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the allegation occurred. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, appeal rights along with the Notice of Site Visit were provided to Director Ford.