complaint·May 21, 2025

Reporting Party alleged that staff are restraining children in highchair. Based on the interviews with Director, Staff #1 (S1), #2 (S2), #3 (S3), and #4 (S4) stated that children are rarely in the highchairs and that the chairs are actually low to the ground to reach the child-size tables and have straps. If they are used, it is only for the younger preschoolers for eating meals. C2 stated that when using the chairs with straps they are left unbuckled, however P1 did disclose that they have observed children strapped in the small chairs during eating, as well as watching movies but could not speak for how long. LPA has observed on several visits that chairs have been removed since the initial visit conducted on 2/25/2025. LPA advised and reminded the Director that the chairs with straps are to be used only for meal purposes and children should be removed as soon as they have finished eating and only used if needed, depending on each child's development. Based on interviews with Director, S1, S2, S3, S4, C2, P1 and LPA’s personal observations, the allegation, “Staff are restraining children in highchair” is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director/Licensee, Maria Flores. page 2 of 2