complaint·April 19, 2022

On 04/19/2022, LPA made a subsequent unannounced visit to the facility to observe staff/child ratios. LPA directly observed adequate and qualified staff for the number of children and found the facility to be in compliance. Additionally, LPA reviewed multiple Child Supervision Records (CSR) from past dates which indicated the facility has maintained and documented staff/child ratios during all hours of operation. LPA did not observe any recorded incidents of the facility operating out of ratio in any observed CSR records. As part of the investigation process, LPA interviewed the Director and facility staff directly involved in the operations and supervision of children enrolled in the Facility’s preschool program. LPA recorded conflicting information from individuals interviewed from what is being alleged. Some staff 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 Assistant Director during this inspection on 04/19/2022.