complaint·January 26, 2022

The investigation revealed the following: It was alleged 2 children in the day care home left the facility without the knowledge of the licensee and went ding dong ditching in the neighborhood. It was alleged a toy car was used to climb over the fence to exit out of the facility. On 12/09/21, LPA's toured the backyard area and seen a pink large play car and 2 chairs next to the exit gate, one from the inside and one from the outside, side by side. Interviews conducted with the children revealed there were 3 children who left the house without the knowledge of the Licensee and went ding dong ditching in the neighborhood. A former child who attended the child care home stated they left the home to play ding dong ditch with another child who was the Licensee's granddaughter. The licensee later found out by a neighbor who informed her of what the children had done. Licensee denies the children enrolled were playing ding dong ditch and that they left unsupervised. This agency has investigated the above allegation of " Day care child left facility unsupervised ." Based on LPA’s interviews conducted this allegation is substantiated. See LIC9099-D for deficiency cited. An exit interview was conducted, appeal rights discussed and provided along with a copy of this report to Licensee on this date. A copy of this report must be made available to the public upon request for three years. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND LPA's VERIFIED THAT IT WAS POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AT THE FACILITY BEFORE LEAVING. THE LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS THAT IT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS. The investigation revealed the following: It was alleged a child in the day care home had a toe injury and was bleeding from their toe and the parents were not notified. Interviews conducted revealed some kids have had falls. It is unknown if any of the falls or incidents resulted in bleeding or bruising. Per the Licensee, if a child has an injury they notify parents. She also stated that even if it requires a band aid she will text them or notify them verbally. This agency has investigated the allegation of "Day care children sustained unexplained injuries while in care" and based on interviews conducted the allegation is unsubstantiated. 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 with the Licensee. Appeal rights provided, along with a copy of this report was issued. A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND LPA's VERIFIED THAT IT WAS POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AT THE FACILITY BEFORE LEAVING. THE LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS THAT IT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS.