complaint·March 21, 2025

In regard to the allegation of a staff member yelled at a child in care, it was reported that a teacher pulled an infant into the kitchen area and began speaking loudly at the infant. Further, it was reported that the teacher was yelling at a child in care. It was also reported that the child was crying and screaming. Several pertinent interviews including the alleged staff member denied the allegations and stated that they did not witness or have heard of the mentioned allegations. Other pertinent interviews stated that they observed what appeared to be a teacher yelling at children in care. Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA was unable to obtain any further documentation or information regarding the reported allegation. Due to young age of infants, LPA was not able to conduct child interviews. Throughout the course of the investigation, the Department received conflicting information. This agency has investigated the complaint regarding the above allegation. 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. 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 Juliana Tahan, Director.