complaint·December 8, 2023

It was alleged that the Licensee violated the personal rights of children in care by not keeping children's medical information confidential. Licensee states that names of children who are sick are not named specifically when informing parents of outbreaks. Parent interviews did not confirm the allegation. It was alleged that the Licensee violated licensing requirements by not posting licensing information at the facility. Parent interviews did not confirm the allegation. Based on lack of clear corroborating evidence, the above allegations could not be substantiated or dismissed. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur; therefore, the findings are UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted in which the report was reviewed and discussed with the Licensee, Hally Baker. LPA provided a copy of the report and Appeal Rights to Licensee. A Notice of Site Visit was posted by LPA and Licensee understands it must remain posted for 30 days. A Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Licensee decided not to sign the report. Dot in the signature line is the licensee's signature. Based on interviews, file review, and observations conducted the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. A Type-A Deficiency is cited on a subsequent 9099-D page. Licencee acknowledges, that FOR TYPE A DEFICIENCIES ONLY upon receipt, licensee shall post LIC 9099-D with Type A deficiencies for 30 days and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. LIC 9224 must be signed by parents/guardians and kept with the children's forms as a receipt whenever any Type A documents are provided by the licensee. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Licensee, Hally Baker. LPA provided Licensee Appeal Rights to the Licensee. A Notice of Site visit was posted by LPA 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. Licensee decided not to sign the report.