complaint·September 11, 2024

Pertinent interviews disclosed that no staff member observed the subject child to sustain a injury that would have resulted in a bruise, while in care. Further, during pertinent interviews, it was disclosed that the subject child is very verbal and is known to inform teachers if they were to ever get hurt. It was stated that the subject child did not report a injury to any teacher. It was also stated that before leaving on the day of the reported bruise, no teacher or staff member observed a bruise on the subject child. LPA conducted a interview with the subject child. However, LPA was not able to obtain substantial information from the subject child's interview. This agency has investigated the complaint regarding the above allegation. Throughout the course of the investigation, conflicting statements were received. Based on the interviews conducted and documentation collected, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding of unsubstantiated means, although the allegations may have happened, or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove the allegations occurred. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. 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, Director.