complaint·August 20, 2024

During course of investigation, LPA conducted interviews with staff and children, and they revealed that the facility is following regulations and providing adequate meals and snacks according to Title 22 Regulations. Interview revealed that when meals are served, children are always served milk or fruit juice and water and the portion size are based according to the nutritional guidelines, and children are served additional servings if they ask for more. In addition, children disclosed that once the child finishes the food that is served on their plate, staff ensure to ask if they want an additional serving. During inspection, LPA observed that children were served Burrito halves, banana discs/nectarine slices, spinach (1 leaf), and half a cup of milk in child sized cups. LPA also reviewed the menu and observed that the portion size was included as a reminder for staff. LPA observed when the children were done with the burrito half, they were served seconds and some children only wanted more of the fruit and they were served as needed. LPAs observed the children to be comfortable requesting for additional servings as needed and staff were observed walking around and asking the children if they would like more of the food that is being served. Staff stated they encourage children to finish their meals but do not force children to eat. From the information received by interviews with Licensee and children the above allegation cannot be verified. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted with facility director Yasmin Rawlins, a Notice of Site Visit posted, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility on this date and time.