complaint·April 20, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst Jennifer Velasco (LPA) conducted an unannounced follow up complaint investigation inspection and met with Licensee Deonna Fry (L1). LPA toured the facility's on-limits areas, conducted interviews, and observed ten children in care, of which eight were preschool or school age and two were infants, with L1 and an assistant (S1). It was alleged that a child experienced multiple personal rights violations while in care, including sexual abuse, being in the care of an uncleared adult, being restrained, and not having their needs met. During the investigation, LPA conducted interviews, reviewed facility and other documents and media, and observed care in the facility. Witness statements, documentation, media sources, and observation failed to corroborate the allegations of multiple personal rights violations. The allegations are therefore unsubstantiated. Exit interview was conducted, appeal rights were provided, and a Notice of Site was posted and must remain posted where visible to parents for 30 days.