complaint·May 12, 2021

On the morning of the alleged incident, the Licensee was not present at the facility. In the Licensee's absence, she left her Assistant to provide care and supervision to children in care. In a signed declaration, the Assistant advised there was a moment where C1 was going back and forth with another child over a toy. Assistant stated she removed the toy from both children, and there was never a moment where she observed any scratching or fighting amongst the children, just toggling of the toy. In addition, Assistant acknowledged that the other child does like to scratch and is very aggressive; however, the Assistant denies observing the other child scratch C1 and states the C1 never cried or expressed any discomfort. Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted and record review(s), the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. See LIC9099D for cited deficiency. Appeal rights discussed and a copy of this report was provided to the licensee on this date. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND LPA 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