complaint·July 1, 2021

During LPA’s tour of the facility on 07/01/21, LPA observed three teachers with 15 children. According to staff interviews, there is usually one qualified teacher and one aide with no more than 15 children; however, staff cannot state for certain there was never a time when there were more than 15 children. It was alleged, besides the director, there is only one teacher who is fully qualified, and the aides do not have any qualifications. LPA reviewed transcripts, verifying there is one fully qualified teacher, one aide with six units, and one aide with no units. Although the aides are not qualified to supervise the children alone, there is conflicting information on whether the unqualified aides are used to supervise children without a qualified teacher. Due to conflicting information from what was alleged, and interviews conducted, the allegations the facility is operating out of ratio and facility staff lack qualifications to supervise children alone are unsubstantiated. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted with Sandra Robles/Site Supervisor (SS) and report given. LPA observed SS post Notice of Site.