Complaint·February 16, 2024

However, by the time the child was picked up, the child had speckles/spots of dried blood on their fingers, clothes, and leg. This observation was made by the child’s parent/legal guardian and not the facility staff. Upon initial follow up by facility staff, it was assumed that the spots were a result of the child consuming raspberries, which the child took from another child. That theory was questioned as the child was not yet consuming solid foods. Then, additional speckles/spots of blood were discovered in the room, where the child is cared for. These areas included the base and fabric of a swing, that is used by the child, also on a white infant/child safety lock, located on a wooden cabinet. Only assumptions were made as to what may have happened but, all staff that were providing care and supervision to the child, on the day in question, did not know what happened. Medical documentation was obtained in which it described the child suffering cuts/abrasions to their fingertips and hand. In touring the classroom (room#4), LPA observed an area located on one of the doorways where it appeared that door hinges may have been removed. There were holes where the screws previously held the hinges, that were sharp to the touch. Also, near the key lock of a wooden cabinet, which was where the infant/child safety lock was located, there was a splinter that was also sharp. Based on observation made at the facility and information obtained the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation regarding Neglect/Lack of Supervision, is found to be Substantiated. See LIC 9099-D for deficiency cited. LPA Lopez informed Director Illona Anderson that this report dated February 16, 2024 document(s) (1) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. 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. Also, LPA Lopez informed the Director Illona Anderson to provide a copy of this licensing report dated February 16, 2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Illona Anderson.