complaint·July 11, 2024

At 8:05am on 7/11/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo arrived at the facility to deliver findings of the complaint investigation into the above allegation. Upon arrival, LPA observed a census of 13 preschool children supervised by 2 staff. Director Paolo Sarmiento arrived to the facility at approximately 8:20am. Total census during LPA's visit included 28 preschool children supervised by 4 staff. Throughout the investigation, LPAs Lea Habtom and Matthew Gallo conducted observation, record review, and interviews related to the allegation that, due to lack of supervision, children are getting hurt. During record review and interview, LPAs identified an incident on 4/24/2024 when two brothers in the school-aged component engaged in a fight on the playground which resulted in one brother breaking their nose. Both the record and interviews detailed that a qualified teacher was present at the time of injury. However, there is insufficient evidence to connect the child's injuries to a lack of supervision. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning that although the allegation might have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove it. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Paolo Sarmiento. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.