complaint·August 24, 2023

Confidential interviews disclosed that staff at CCC do not recall C1 having an allergic reaction or ingesting the allergen. Based on records review, the preponderance of evidence has been met and the allegation that staff served food to day care child that they were allergic to is substantiated. The facility is being cited for Title 22, Section 101227 (a)(7)(B) Food Services which poses a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided to Director. The Director was reminded that the Notice of Site visit must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Confidential interviews disclosed to LPA that CCC staff could not provide the parent an explanation because none of the staff at the CCC witnessed C1 fall or sustain an injury and the child did not complain about being hurt. In addition, records reviewed did not disclose any reports of accidents or injuries involving C1. LPA obtained a picture of C1’s arm with a large reddish bruise taken on April 7, 2022; however, LPA was unable to corroborate allegation because LPA was unable to interview C1 and obtain pertinent information regarding the injury. Regarding the allegation that staff did not ensure that day care child was fed a sufficient quantity of food while in care, it was alleged that C1 would come home extra hungry after being at CCC and staff did not ensure that C1 had enough to eat. Confidential interviews disclosed that C1 ate the lunch and snacks provided by the school and there were no issues with C1’s appetite. Further interviews revealed that C1 never complained about being hungry nor did C1 ever request additional food. Records reviewed revealed that CCC provided balanced meals and snacks to children in care and the menu was up to date. Due to a lack of pertinent information and because LPA was unable to interview C1, LPA was unable to corroborate allegation. Regarding the allegation staff did not report incidents involving daycare child while in care, it was alleged that CCC did not provide C1’s parents any reports of incidents and/or injuries. During investigation, LPA conducted a review of C1’s records and LPA did not observe any reports of any injuries or incidents regarding C1 as there were none on file. Confidential interviews also disclosed that C1 had been enrolled at the CCC from February, 2022 thru April, 2022 and staff could not recall if the child sustained any injuries or incidents while she was in the CCC. Staff confirmed that if a child sustained an injury, or there is an unusual incident involving the child, it would be immediately reported to the parent and an “ouch” report would be generated. Further interviews revealed that C1 never complained about being hurt or bit by another child and staff were unaware of any injuries. Based on confidential interviews and records reviewed, the allegations that day care child sustained an unexplained injury while in care, staff did not ensure that day care child was fed a sufficient quantity of food while in care, and staff did not report incident(s) involving day care child while in care, may have occurred, however are not supported, or proven by evidence. Therefore, the allegations are unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided to Director. The Director was reminded this notice must be posted for 30 days.