complaint·October 23, 2024

Allegation 1: the first allegation stated that the Licensee did not ensure adequate care and supervision was provided to children. After conducting interviews, record reviews, and observations, the LPA received information that adequate care and supervision was being provided during operational hours. There is an assistant on site to help over the capacity and the assistant has been present in the facility during the operational hours. After reviewing all the relevant information obtained, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to support the allegation. Allegation 2: the second allegation stated that the Licensee did not obtain permission from child's authorized representative to administer medication to the child. During the investigation, LPA conducted interviews, record review, and observations of relevant complaint documents. There was no supporting evidence that the facility administered medication to a child in care without the authorized representative's permission. After reviewing the relevant information obtained, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to support the allegation. After observations, record reviews, and interviews, it was determined that there was insufficient evidence that the Licensee did not ensure adequate care and supervision and that they did not obtain permission to administer medication to children in care. The allegations could not be corroborated with the evidence found during the investigation. Therefore, the allegations have been found unsubstantiated. Although, the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the facility operated in violation of policy in this circumstance. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Facility Representative along with the Notice of Site Visit and Appeal Rights. Allegation 3: The third allegation states that the Licensee does not live in the family child care home. During the observation, interviews, and record review, the following was revealed: the Licensee has a second home not far from the family child care facility. The Licensee would live in the second home and come to the child care facility during operational hours and return to the second home to live after the child care hours. This is a Type B citation, see the LIC 9099D for the details. Based on information obtained, observations, and interviews with relevant complaint parties, the allegation is deemed substantiated for allegation 1; as a result, one Type B citation will be issued for the allegation. A finding of substantiated means that allegations were valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. As a result of the investigation, the facility was found to be in noncompliance with Title 22 Regulations and has been cited a deficiency, see the LIC 9099D for the details. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Facility Representative along with the Notice of Site Visit and Appeal Rights.