complaint·March 4, 2025

It was revealed that the facility operated with 9 children and 1 staff member. It was also confirmed that the 9 children were children of preschool age, and not children of school age or enrolled in school. Title 22 Regulations state that in order to have 8 children in care, at least one child must be enrolled in and attending kindergarten or elementary school and a second child is at least six years of age. Further, Title 22 Regulations also states that another assistant/staff member is required to be present if exceeding 8 children in care. The course of the investigation also revealed that there has been times where the Licensee was not present at the home for 80% of the time of the day. Also, the Department received additional documentation that discloses that the Licensee is not the resident at the home in which she is licensed. LPAs informed the Licensee that according to Title 22 Regulations, the Licensee must reside in the home in which they are licensed to. Based on all pertinent information obtained during the course of the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be Substantiated. LPAs informed Licensee that this report dated 03/04/2025 documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there was an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPAs informed Licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 03/04/2025 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 Licensee Nicole Ingram, 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 deficiencies.