complaint·August 1, 2024

LPA interviewed staff who work directly involved with C2, and found that M1 is applied when symptoms are presented on C2. LPA reviewed and received several documents related to the administration of M1 and signed by C2's doctor. Record review further revealed that M1 has been administered as ordered by C2's doctor. Thus, this allegation was Unsubstantiated. It was alleged that staff did not provide a snack to Child Two (C2). C2 allegedly expressed that a snack fell on the floor on an undetermined date, and C2 was not given another snack as staff allegedly stated that they ran out of snacks. LPA conducted interviews with several staff, and attempted an interview with C2. Staff interviews revealed that snacks are replenished each Monday for the week with plenty of variety of snacks. LPA's observation concluded that, on today's date (Thursday), there were several boxes of crackers, cookies, and other miscellaneous snacks available for children. Additionally, interviews revealed that on day of incident, staff witnessed C2 ingest their snack. Additionally, staff interview revealed that upon finding that C2 asked for an additional snack, the classrooms were checked for extra snacks, but none were able to be located. Also, the kitchen door seemed to be jammed not allowing staff access. Based on observation, and interviews with relevant parties, the allegation was Unsubstantiated. A finding of UNSUBSTANTIATED means that 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. An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report was provided to Director Amelia Cook along with copies of the LIC 811 (confidential names list) and Appeal Rights. C1 was then forcefully grabbed by their arm away from the window where C1 was watching Child Two (C2) leaving the area en-route to C2's classroom. The Title 22 requirement for children to be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature was not met; thus, this allegation was Substantiated. A finding that the complaint is SUBSTANTIATED means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report was reviewed with and provided to Director Amelia Cook along with copies of the LIC 9099D, LIC811 (confidential names list), and Appeal Rights.