complaint·December 8, 2022

Page 2 During the investigation LPA Odom interviewed director, 5 staff members, conducted a facility inspection and reviewed the children\342\200\231s roster, personnel report and classroom cleaning schedule. LPA did not interview children or parents due to allegation being physical plant. During the investigation, Director (S1) was interviewed on 12/08/22. S1 stated the staff is responsible to clean their classroom daily by disinfecting the toys, table and chairs. The janitor comes to the facility 3 times a week to conduct a deep cleaning of the carpet and floors, restrooms, classrooms, doorknobs, and windows. The facility contracts quarterly floor and carpet cleaning for all their facilities. During the investigation, 5 staff members were interviewed on 12/08/22. All of the staff disclosed they are responsible for cleaning and disinfecting their classroom daily, they have a cleaning schedule that they need to clean the tables after every meal and activities, they will sweep the floors throughout the day, mop the floors daily, wipe the bathroom sinks, disinfect the toys daily, and take out the trash at the end of the day. All of the staff disclosed they have a janitor that comes 3 times a week to deep clean of the facility, and they believe that the childcare center is safe and clean for the children in care. During the facility inspection LPAs Odom and Lucero observed the rugs, floors, walls, bathrooms, toys, tables, chairs, sleeping mats, children\342\200\231s cubbies were clean and organized. The windows and walls were also clean. Based on LPA\342\200\231s facility inspection, observations, interviews conducted with director, 5 staff members, and records reviewed it was determined there was insufficient evidence that facility is dirty. Although the allegations may have happened or are 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 Director Alycia Tucker . Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. Director was informed that the notice of site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. Director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above.