complaint·June 27, 2023

Based on interviews with pertinent parties, records reviewed, and interview disclosures, a child was left in his/her diaper for approximately thirty minutes and a rash a had developed According to interview disclosures, staff are required to check a child's diaper every two hours and staff are required to change a child every two hours whether a child has a wet or soiled diaper. Based on this information, the department has determined the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED See LIC809D for cited deficiencies. LPA Rachel Zeron conducted an exit interview and provided a copy of this report to Director Gale Van Duzer. A notice of site visit was issued and shall remain posted for the next 30 days along with a copy of all TYPE A Deficiencies (LIC9099D) cited during this inspection. A COPY OF ALL TYPE A DEFICIENCIES CITED DURING THIS INSPECTION MUST ALSO BE IMMEDIATELY (WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE CHILD’S NEXT DAY IN CARE) GIVEN TO THE PARENTS OF ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE CHILD CARE FACILITY AND ANY CHILDREN ENROLLED INTO THE CHILD CARE FACILITY OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS (AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT). Appeal rights discussed, and a copy of this report was provided to Director Gale on this date. Based on information obtained during this investigation and through interviews conducted, the review of pertinent documentation, and Interviews revealing conflicting information, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the allegation is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the allegation occurred. An exit interview was conducted with the director, Margaret Gale Van Duzer . Appeal Rights were discussed and issued, a copy of this report was provided, and a Notice of Site (NOS) Visit was issued. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC9213) shall be posted where the parent/guardian of children enter and exit the facility. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC9213) must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. 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