complaint·June 25, 2024

accommodations were made to change the child’s classroom. During the facility’s investigation it was revealed that staff did observe the scratches, however, they were unable to determine if the scratches were sustained at or away from the facility which is why an Incident Report was not issued to the Authorized Representative. The facility did meet with the child in an attempt to have him/her identify who scratched him/her but the child did not give a definite answer. Additionally, photographs of the scratches were submitted to the Department but the photos were taken four days after the scratches were initially observed. Pertinent parties stated photos from the day the scratches were observed are not available. Near the end of the facility’s investigation the facility issued an Incident Report at the Authorized Representative’s request. On the Incident Report the location is noted to be “Unknown”. This agency has investigated the complaint regarding the above allegation. Based on the interviews conducted with pertinent parties the Department is unable to determine whether the scratches were sustained by staff or another child while playing. If the child did sustain the scratches at the facility, the Department is unable to determine whether the scratches were accidental or intentional. Due to the facility not knowing how the scratches were sustained, the child not showing any signs of distress or expressing any signs of pain the facility naturally would not render first aid or an Incident Report without cause. Additionally, due to the time delay from when the alleged incident occurred and when the photographs were taken, no medical documentation provided, and documentation that was obtained from an outside agency, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding of unsubstantiated means, although the allegations may have happened, or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove the allegations occurred. No deficiencies cited during this inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Elena Boling, Director.