complaint·February 22, 2024

If the licensee has the maximum 14 children in their home, 3 infants are allowed to be present. Interview with the Licensee stated that, in addition to themselves, the Licensee has 3 other staff who provide daily childcare. LPA conducted an internal record review, and confirmed that there are other staff who work at the home. At the time of initial visit, on 1/31/24, LPA observed 5 children, 4 infants, and 2 staff. On today's visit, 2/22/24, LPA observed 7 children, consisting of 4 infants, and 3 toddlers with 2 staff. Children during both visits were observed to be under 10 years of age. The ratios observed were within the regulatory requirement. The licensee stated that between the 4 staff who work and live in the home, there is never a time that ratios (staff to children supervision) are not within the requirement. 3 of 4 staff interviewed indicated that if there is an errand that needs to be run where the threat of ratio would not be in compliance, a schedule is developed to allow for the errand. The information reported was not specific to a date and time, and provided no ability to follow up to inquire. Thus, through Licensee interview, and LPA observation, and record review, this allegation was Unsubstantiated. A finding of UNSUBSTANTIATED means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided along with a copy of the Appeal Rights. A Notice of Site visit was given, and the Licensee understands that it must remain posted for 30 days.