complaint·September 8, 2022

Page 2 In reference to the allegation that staff did not provide appropriate supervision to children in care. It was found that on July 07, 2022 a trip was taken to Oneal Park Hike. But they were unable to get to the park and had an impromptu hike. 21 children and 3 staff attended the hike. 2 more staff joined after hike. On way to location bus had to park along side of road. Children were allowed to choose to go with Executive Director LeVere via wood path or continue via bike path. .Executive Director reports that a bicyclist who identified themselves as a volunteer advised them there was poison ivy in the wooded area and he should not take children. Executive Director reports he has 15-20 years\342\200\231 experience as a scout, including scout master and has taken children into this type of terrain every year for over 20 years. States only about 3-4 children chose to stay with one teacher and go through bike path. Director further reports no children were hurt with poison ivy or poison oak. LPA interviewed 5 children, 3 of 5 chose to go with Director and stated it was a fun or an adventure. Two of 5 children stated they stayed with the other teacher and went through bike path. One of the two children stated they would have gone with Ex Director instead. LPA could not corroborate allegation that staff did not provide appropriate supervision to children in care. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated. In reference to the allegation that staff did not tend to children\342\200\231s injury. It was found that child #1 fell but first aid was applied. Staff #1 denied stating to let child cry. Staff #1 Stated that s/he told the other staff not to apply medication as there was no doctor\342\200\231s order. LPA was unable to interview child1, (C1) not in program. LPA interviewed 5 children. 3 of 5 stated C1 fell when s/he ran and staff did help him. 2 of 5 children did not recall C1 being hurt. Executive Director reports C1 had a couple of scratches, did not deny C1 first aid but since there is no Doctor\342\200\231s order did not apply medication. LPA could not corroborate allegation that staff did not tend to children\342\200\231s Injury. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated. In reference to the allegation that Executive Director intimidates children the following was found: Executive Director denies allegation. Staff deny hearing executive director intimidate children, yell or call children names. 5 of 5 children interviewed indicated their favorite staff is Executive Director. 5 of 5 children interviewed indicated executive director does not intimidate them. 4 of 5 children indicated Executive Director does give children nicknames such as Stewart (for Stewart Little). LPA could not corroborate the allegation that Executive Director intimidates children. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated . An exit interview was conducted with Executive Director Levere. Appeal Rights were explained. The Director was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058) 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the Regional Manager to the address listed. The Notice of Site Visit was given and discussed it must be posted as required by H & S Code Sec. 1596.817. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.00.