complaint·July 27, 2023

Staff stated they are constantly listening, observing, and intervening when they hear, see, or are told of the inappropriate behavior. Staff stated when they hear, see, or told of the inappropriate behavior, they immediately intervene by talking to and/or re-directing the children. Staff stated, if necessary, they will either write the child up, send the child to the office, and/or suspended/disenroll the child. Staff stated the facility has a behavioral policy for bullying. LPA reviewed the behavior policy. The behavioral policy states if there is negative behavior and/or bullying and the behavior is not corrected immediately, further disciplinary actions and/or dismissal from the program may occur. Staff stated they also have Behavior Incident Reports (BIR), which include bullying, they fill out for each behavior. Staff stated the first BIR, the child reviews with the director, the second BIR is cause for authorized representatives to pick up the child for the day, and the third BIR is cause for dismissal. pertinent interviews conducted revealed some children are bullying other children; however, there was conflicting information as to whether staff intervene during every incident. Based on interviews conducted, there is conflicting information on whether staff did or did not prevent a daycare child from being bullied. Although the allegation may have happened, or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted with director, report, appeal rights and notice of site visit issued. Notice of site visit must be posted for 30 days.