complaint·July 13, 2023

interview the child, but was unable to do so, per parent\342\200\231s request, and therefore could not gather pertinent information regarding the incident. In addition, confidential interviews disclosed that no one had witnessed this incident and could not corroborate if the child had been hit by S1 or any other staff at the childcare. LPA was also unable to conduct an interview with S1 because LPA was informed that S1 was let go due to previous substantiated complaint, therefore, due to a lack of pertinent information, LPA could not corroborate allegation that staff hit day care child. Based on confidential interviews, the allegations that staff hit daycare child, may have occurred, however is not supported or proven by evidence. Therefore, the allegations are unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided to Director. The director was reminded that the Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 consecutive days