Complaint·July 30, 2024

Allegation 1: the first allegation stated that staff inappropriately grabbed a child while in care. During the investigation, it was revealed that the facility observes a no touching policy that would result in termination of staff that violates the policy. LPA interviewed relevant complaint parties and there were no disclosures of any inappropriate handling of a child while in care. After reviewing all the relevant information obtained, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to support the allegation. Allegation 2: the second allegation stated that staff forced a child to stay in the napping area. During the investigation, it was revealed that the facility does have a regularly set schedule for napping and that children are offered reading and other activities that can be done quietly if they choose not to nap. After interviewing relevant parties, there were no disclosures that the children are forced to stay in the napping area and that the children have options when they choose not to nap. After reviewing the relevant information obtained, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to support the allegation. After observations, record reviews, and interviews, it was determined that there was insufficient evidence that the staff handled children inappropriately and that children were forced to stay in the napping area. The allegations could not be corroborated with the evidence found during the investigation. Therefore, the allegations have been found unsubstantiated. Although, the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the facility operated in violation of policy in this circumstance. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Director Vonda Perry along with the Notice of Site Visit and Appeal Rights.