complaint·February 24, 2023

It was reported, on or about 12/05/2022, a staff member notified the subject child’s authorized representative upon pick up that the subject child was bitten by another child and was crying at the time of the incident. Allegedly, the authorized representative was asked to sign a report that day, but was not provided a copy of the report. It was reported that the subject child had previous incidents of being bitten while being left under the supervision of certain staff members and that there had been times in the past where the authorized representative was not notified of incidents. During LPAs inspection on 12/14/2022, LPAs gathered documents which showed that the authorized representative was informed of the incident that took place on 12/05/2022. Although there was a signature on the report dated for 12/05/2022, further documentation revealed that in similar incidents where the subject child was bitten, some reports did not have the signature of the the authorized representative. No dates were given to corroborate when the authorized representative was not notified of biting incidents in the past. Interviews with staff indicate that authorized representatives of daycare children are informed of incidents verbally upon pick up or drop off as well as in writing with facility incident report forms. Further interviews revealed that the subject child is picked up by different people, not just their parent, which may account for the lack of a signature on the incident reports. Furthermore, interviews with facility staff members were able to indicate where staff were and what they were doing at the time of the incident on 12/05/2022, as well as, where the subject child was at the time of the incident. Additionally, staff members were able to give general accounts of behavior in the classroom and general accounts of incidents in the past when questioned about biting incidents with the subject child. Based on information obtained during this investigation through interviews conducted, the review of pertinent documentation, and after receiving conflicting information, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the allegation is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the allegation occurred. An exit interview was conducted with Director Amanda Carter, Appeal Rights were discussed and issued, a copy of this report was provided, and a Notice of Site visit was issued. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) shall be posted where the parent/guardian of children enter and exit the facility. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.