complaint·April 16, 2021

continued from page 1 The allegation is that the facility utilizing a room not appropriate for children in care. On 12/08/2020 LPA Nelson conducted a safety inspection of the facility to observe classroom #2 mentioned on the allegation. On 03/03/2021 LPA Nelson conduced a visit to the facility to interview staff and to see the room in how it is being used. LPA Nelson obtained the LIC 999 Facility Sketch Classroom #2 is setup with craft items, small kitchen prep area, and a low table for children to due crafts and to have snacks. Interviews were conducted with two parents, four staff and the center director. No concerns were raised regarding the appropriateness of the room, during the interviews with the parents and the teachers. On 03/30/2021 LPA Nelson and LPA Torrence measured and toured classroom #2, it was determined that classroom #2 is appropriate for children in care. During the visit LPA Torrence requested the director to move the cubby cabinet back to accommodate more space for the children. Based on interviews conducted and conflicting information with regards to the facility utilizing a room not appropriate for children is not confirmed, 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 allegations are unsubstantiated. Exit interview was conducted with Vanessa Collet via Tele-Inspection. Report was read to Director. A copy of the report along with Appeal Rights will be emailed to Licensee with a Read Receipt to acknowledge report was received. Director was asked to respond to email by copying the following, \342\200\234I have read and received the Investigation Report and Appeal Rights, I acknowledge receipt.\342\200\235 All appeals must be in writing and received by the Licensing office within 15 business days. End of report.