complaint·January 27, 2023

During interview with daycare parents, no parents expressed any concern regarding day care children supervision provided at this facility. During staff member interviews, supervision policy was discussed, as well as playground teacher to child ratios. No evidence was obtained to be able to definitively corroborate this allegation. It was alleged that a daycare child sustained unexplained injuries while in care. Interviews were conducted with five daycare parents and four staff members regarding this allegation. During interview with daycare parents, no parents expressed any concern with unexplained injuries sustained to day care children. During interviews with staff members, facility policy for dealing with injuries to day are children was discussed and found to be in compliance with regulations. Staff members did state that while daycare children do sustain injuries occasionally, these are documented and reported to parents in a timely manner. Based on interviews conducted, there is a lack of evidence available to be able to draw definitive conclusions. Although the above allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore it is determined that the above allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. A copy of this report, appeal rights (LIC 9058 - 03/22), and LIC 9213 – Notice of Site Visit was provided to the director. Director was advised to post the LIC 9213 for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted with director, David Sheppard.