complaint·January 19, 2024

Information from complainant also claims that children are placed in a high chair as a form of punishment. Staff interviews were conducted. Staff #1 states that they are always nice to the children. Staff #2 states \342\200\234we are not allowed to touch the children or yell at the children.\342\200\235 Staff #2 also explained that staff \342\200\234bend down to talk to children, in a sweet way. Not talking loud to them. Speak soft and explain to them.\342\200\235 Staff #3 corroborated that staff are loving and caring. During inspection on 11/21/2023 and 01/19/2023, LPAs observed high chairs behind the back of Building 2, outside. LPA asked Staff #1, regarding the presence of the high chairs at this facility. Staff #1 stated they have been here for a long time and were not being used by the facility. Pictures were obtained. During children interview, a child stated they had seen a high chair be used for another child in care. There were no other disclosures made for this allegation. Children interviews made no disclosures regarding the additional allegations. Child #1 indicated that a staff member said mean words but was unable to elaborate further. Parents made no disclosures regarding the above allegations. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Janet Hui at 2:40pm. Copy of Report provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 2 of 2