Complaint·January 13, 2023

Based upon the information gathered, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, and therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED . See LIC 9099D for deficiency cited. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to the Director, Charlene Bunnell Mcalister. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Licensee must have parents of all current and any newly enrolled clients within the next 12 months, complete the Parent Notification Requirements form LIC 9224, and place the completed form in the child’s facility file. A civil penalty of $100 per violation will be assessed for noncompliance. As part of the investigation process, LPA interviewed the pertinent parties involved in the operations and supervision of children enrolled in the Facility’s preschool program A recorded conflicting information from individuals interviewed from what is being alleged. Interviews revealed that some parties deny the facility is ever out of ratios while others acknowledge that at times, the facility can be over ratio for brief periods of times. LPA was unable to determine dates, times, number of occurrences or review documents to support staff’s statements to corroborate the allegation of this complaint. Therefore, due to conflicting information found throughout this investigation this agency has investigated the complaint alleging Facility is operating out of ratio. Although the allegation may have happened, or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN. DIRECTOR WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED IT IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AT THE FACILITY. THE DIRECTOR UNDERSTANDS THAT IT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS. An exit interview was conducted, A copy of this report and appeal rights were given to the Director, Charlene Bunnell Mcalister.