complaint·June 3, 2024

Pertinent interviews disclosed that the child that would be isolated at a table demonstrates challenging behaviors. Further, staff stated that the subject child requires extra care, redirection, and supervision. The staff member stated that whenever the subject child needs a time to cool down or be re-directed, the staff member would have the subject child sit down with the staff member at a table. LPA obtained the Positive guidance section of family handbook for children in care. The facility stated that per company policy, they do not practice time-out as a discipline method. LPA attempted to interview subject child, but was unable to finish a full interview due to not being able to qualify for interviewing. This agency has investigated the complaint regarding the above allegation. Conflicting statements were received throughout the course of the investigation. Based on the interviews conducted and documentation collected, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding of unsubstantiated means, although the allegations may have happened, or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove the allegations occurred No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Jenny McClanahan, Assistant Director.