complaint·November 26, 2025

Several pertinent interviews disclosed and consistently confirmed that the facility was operating out of ratio in the infant classroom for a limited amount of time. The interviews all consistently confirmed the same story. It was stated that incident occurred early in the morning, during drop off time. Further, it was stated that there was 2 infant teachers present and were within ratio at the time. Then, it was stated that one of the above mentioned infant teachers was instructed by the other infant teacher to provide a break for a preschool teacher. It was then stated that after the above mentioned infant teacher went to break the preschool teacher, several infants were dropped off, leaving the other infant teacher out of ratio. It was also stated that another infant teacher was running late on this day and arrived at the facility about 5-6 minutes their scheduled shift time. Based on interviews of pertinent individuals that were conducted, and documentation that was reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. LPA informed Director and Assistant Director that this report dated 11/26/2025 documents 1 Type A citation, which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there was an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA informed Director and Assistant Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/26/2025 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. An exit interview was conducted with Director and Assistant Director, Appeal Rights were discussed and issued, a copy of this report was provided, and a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was issued. The Notice of Site Visit shall be posted where the parent/guardian of children enter and exit the facility. The Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. A copy of this report must be made available for the next three years. See LIC 9099-D for cited deficiency.