complaint·November 27, 2023

The following information was noted: cabinets in lower and top shelves had broken latches that need to be replace and in good repair to ensure the safety of children. Cleaning supplies were found to be in the lower shelf of the upper cabinet unlocked as teacher arrived and left their purses on shelf upon arrival to the classroom. Children were taken to play outside during the transition. Interviews revealed that teacher(s) holds the key and have it available in an inaccessible compartment known to staff and lower classroom cabinets hold regular classroom supplies. However, during today’s inspection, assistance was requested from Staff N.1 to lock the lower shelf of the upper cabinet to be remain in substantial compliance. Based on interviews conducted, facility documentation, LPAs observations and additional pertinent information obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. See LIC 9099-D for cited deficiency 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 the Assistant Director, Ann-Marie Schoben. Staff then approached some of the children in question by picking them up from the top of their arms. Children cried when they were carried to a different place of the room. It was reported that staff told children to stop crying. During inspections conducted on 11/02/23 and 11/27/23, LPAs conducted observation to verify teacher to child ratio, care, supervision, and Personal Rights to assess compliance as per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 regulation. In addition, on 11/27/23 a random group of children were interviewed to obtain information pertaining to the above allegations. Due to the age of the children and developmental states, children’s responses were unclear and conflictive with above allegations. Facility staff denied the allegations. Based on limited information obtained during the investigation, there is conflicting information regarding the allegations. Although allegations may have happened or are valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore allegations are deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Director, Ann-Marie Schoben. Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.