complaint·May 13, 2024

LPA observed the cabinets on the walls, which also indicated the names of all ten children in attendance. Licensee explained that she has had ongoing complaints from their neighbor, and immediately knew this complaint would have come from them. Licensee explained that their neighbor has complained to licensing beforehand, indicating this facility was unlicensed. Licensee also explained that their neighbor has begun to harass them, and they refuse to speak to them. This has been ongoing for several years, where the complaints have been made to several other agencies, and were unfounded. LPA previously conducted an unannounced inspection with a census of 11 children. Prior inspections have shown no more than 11 children present. Licensee acknowledged that if they were to enroll up to 14 children, that they 13th and 14th child must be of school ages (kindergarten and 5 and age 6+). The department has investigated the complaint. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. This report was reviewed with the licensee and a notice of site visit was provided.