complaint·August 28, 2025

It was also alleged that the subject staff member walked over to the sofa and pushed/bumped the subject child off the sofa. As a result, it was alleged that the subject child fell off the sofa to the floor, but there were no injuries to the child. It was also alleged that the same subject staff member was seen kicking another child in their buttocks, making them fall on the ground. All allegations were denied by the subject staff member. The subject teacher stated that they made an attempt to move a child that was climbing on another child.The teacher stated that they were sitting on the floor next to the sofa during the time of the incident. The subject teacher also stated that they did not push the child, as alleged. However, the subject staff member stated that they gently pushed the child with the palm of their hand in an attempt to redirect the child. Further, it was disclosed that the subject staff member put out their foot in order to block children from running outside of the door. The subject staff member stated that they did not kick a child. The Department did not obtain information to support that the teacher kicked a child in care. Due to age and limited language abilities, children were not interviewed during this investigation. This agency has investigated the complaint regarding the above allegation. Based on interviews of pertinent individuals that were conducted, and observations that were made, 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 Alisa Holtegaard, Interim Director.