complaint·August 10, 2022

Director stated that this form of discipline is inappropriate and should not be utilized under any circumstances. The facility has conducted its own investigation into this matter and exercised administrative action against Staff involved. Based on LPAs interviews and statements recoded during this investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation: Staff inappropriately disciplined child are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Please see attached LIC9099D for Type A Deficiency Cited LPA issued a Notice of Site Visit and verified it was posted in a prominent location at the facility. Director understands that the Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for the next 30 days along with a copy of all Type A deficiencies cited during this inspection. A copy of all Type A deficiencies cited during this inspection must also be immediately (within 24 hours of child’s next day in care) given to the parents of all children enrolled in the child care facility and any children enrolled into the child care facility over the next 12 months (at the time of enrollment). Licensees are required to have all parents sign and date the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC9224) and maintain a copy in each child’s file. A copy of this report, LIC9224 and Appeal Rights (LIC9058) were provided during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and LPA provided Director, Beverly Winn with a copy of this report on 08/10/2022. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging Staff Hit Child. 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 Licensee during this inspection on 08/10/2022