complaint·March 24, 2021

On 03/23/2021 LPA conducted a tele-visit and observed 7 children being supervised, during nap time, by the Licensee and another fingerprinted employee. LPA also observed the outdoor area to be clean, free of hazardous materials, and equipped with age-appropriate materials for the preschool age children in care. LPA observed the classroom/nap areas (infant to preschool age) to be clean, free of hazardous materials, and providing age appropriate bedding, equipment, and toys for the children. On 03/16/2021 and 03/17/2021 LPA Hill interviewed parents and was informed that they were overall fine with the daycare. P1 stated their child attended they have obtained assistance from the Licensee for a minimum of 2 years and P2 stated they have obtained assistance for 1 and care for approximately 1 and 1/2 years. P2 stated they recall observing their child in a crib during pick-up. P2 also stated that they would enroll another child, if they were to have another. Based on the preponderance of evidence received, reviewed, and observed by LPA Hill, the allegations above were found to be Unsubstantiated. An Unsubstantiated finding means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the LIC9099 and Notice of Site Visit was provided to the Licensee. LPA Hill informed the Licensee to read, sign, and email the LIC9099 back to LPA Hill. Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained, the above allegation has been found to be a Substantiated and in violation of Personal Rights, in relation to the children in care. A Type B citation is being given to the Licensee in violation of Regulation 102417(b) under Title 22 Regulations, “the home shall be kept clean and orderly…”. A Substantiated finding means that the allegation(s) are valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the Complaint Report (LIC9099) as well as a Notice of Site Visit was emailed to the Licensee. LPA requested the Licensee to read, sign, and email the LIC9099 back to LPA Hill.