complaint·November 14, 2022

During an interview, the Director stated that the transportation is coordinated between her and the other staff members of the facility. During the investigation the Director did provide a list of staff members who do provide transportation, and examples of pick up and drop of schedule for staff members to follow during a normal business day. The Director stated that car seats are always used when transporting younger children, and staff members are to check the car has a car seat available prior to providing the actual transportation to the children in care. Although it is possible that the facility made a mistake by transporting children to their homes, that were not suppose to be taken home, there is not enough evidence prove that this occurred with Child#1,#2, and #3. The Director stated that she does not recall taking the 3 children mentioned in the allegations home, and that she always uses a car seat when transporting younger children in care. The lack of documentation regarding the transportation service provided to the 3 children also does not provide enough evidence that the facility did not make a mistake of taking the children home when they were suppose to be picked up by the parent from the facility. The facility was advised to amend their admission agreement so the transportation section of the agreement can provide more specific information reader about the service it self. Based upon the evidence as presented above, this agency has investigated the allegation that facility staff transported day care children without proper authorization and in an unsafe manner. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is found to be unsubstantiated at this time. The notice of site inspection must remain posted for a period of 30 days during hours of operation. Failure to maintain posting will result in a civil penalty of $100.00 dollars. Exit interview conducted with Director Anntoinette Jordan. Appeal rights discussed and explained.