complaint·June 24, 2025

In regards to the allegation of staff not reporting serious incidents to authorized representatives, it was reported that a incident took place regarding a child/teacher and that it was not reported to the child's authorized representatives. A pertinent staff interview acknowledged and identified this incident. The pertinent staff interview stated that there was a parent/authorized representative at the facility that reported that they saw a teacher handling a child in a rough manner. Further, the facility conducted their own internal investigation and did not find substantial evidence to show that the reported incident took place. Therefore, it was stated that the facility did not report the reported incident to the child's authorized representatives because they were not able to confirm that the allegation happened. This was deemed to be in which is in violation of Title 22 Regulation Reporting Requirements: 101212 (1) Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. LPA conducted a consult with Interim Director Denise Simpson and informed the facility that all allegations made are required to be reported to the Department and parent/authorized representative, even if it was a unconfirmed allegation. Based on interviews of pertinent individuals that were conducted, and a review of additional pertinent information obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. See LIC 9099-D for cited deficiency. An exit interview was conducted with Interim Director Denise Simpson, Appeal Rights were discussed and issued, a copy of this report was provided, and a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was issued. The Notice of Site Visit shall be posted where the parent/guardian of children enter and exit the facility. The Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.