complaint·July 7, 2022

Information during children and staff interviews also revealed that Staff #3 sprays children in the face with a water bottle while outdoors. A child interview revealed that they did not like being sprayed in the face with water bottle. Director stated that she has seen children ask staff to spray them with the water bottle, during outdoor water play, but was not aware of children being sprayed that did not like it. These are an immediate risk as it violates children's personal rights, in that a child should be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation or ridicule. Based on the evidence gathered, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/ guardians of children who are currently enrolled as well as parents/guardians of children newly enroll at the facility during the next 12 months. Parents/guardians must acknowledge receipt of this report and citation by signing a LIC 9224, “ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS”. A copy of this form should be placed in each child file upon receipt from parent. LPA reviewed the report with Director and provided copies. Appeal Rights were also issued and discussed. A Notice of Site Visit was issued, and Director acknowledges it must remain posted for 30 days. It is also alleged that the facility is unclean. Information obtained during staff interviews revealed that they clean during the day and that the janitor of the church cleans the premises at the end of each day. LPA observed the carpets to be stained. Director stated that the carpets are deep cleaned twice a year and that a cleaning company is scheduled to deep clean the carpets in the near future. Based on observations, record review and interviews, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove that the allegations did or did not occur, therefore the above allegations are found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. LPA reviewed the report with the Director and an exit interview was conducted. A Notice of site visit was provided and is to be posted for 30 days.