complaint·August 3, 2023

LPA conducted interviews with all pertinent parties, including staff and children. Staff stated they never witnessed any incident involving the child; therefore, there was no incident to report. Staff stated the incidents were disclosed to them, but not by the child. Staff stated one incident, the child alleged another child hit them. Staff stated when they were made aware of the allegation, staff noted the two children involved were not in the same classroom during the date of the alleged incident. LPA interviewed children. All the children interviewed stated they are happy with staff and other children. Children denied being hit or observing other children hit. LPA requested documentation of the injuries to the child; however, LPA never received any documentation. LPA toured the facility. LPA observed all the classrooms were properly staffed and operating according to Title 22 Regulations. Due to conflicting statements given during interviews with pertinent parties, the Department is unable to determine if staff do not properly supervise daycare children, if a daycare child sustained injuries while in care, and if staff do not report incidents to appropriate parties. This agency has investigated the complaint regarding the above allegations. Based on the interviews conducted, 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. 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 Heather Burr, Assistant Director.