complaint·September 19, 2024

Secondly, it was also alleged that staff did not provide a safe and comfortable environment for daycare child. Specifically, that C1 was being disruptive in class by moving furniture, throwing toys, and breaking a flower vase. Photos were provided to parent of C1 on top of classroom furniture, instead of removing the child or preventing C1 from destroying the class further. Observation, interview, and record reviewed confirmed that C1 previously had a Behavior Therapist (BT) when C1 was present at the CCC. In June, the BT was taken off the case by C1 parents and C1 still attended without a BT. Records reviewed also confirmed that C1 was without a BT for a full month, leading up to the incident on July 23, 2024. Based on observations and interviews, C1 currently engages in tantrums and aggressive behaviors as a method to get needs met and is not able to effectively communicate to adult’s and peers. Four of four interviews confirmed that C1 will engage in biting and hitting other peers when they have a toy C1 wants or take a toy that they were playing with. While tantrums are age appropriate for C1 age, the intensity in which C1 engages in these behaviors has resulted in C1 being removed from other daycare’s and isolated from other peers their age. The CCC did attempt to accommodate C1 needs and behaviors when BT was present, however, due to ratios and staffing, CCC staff are not equipped to continuously remove a child from a classroom. Based on interviews and record review, LPA is unable to corroborate the allegations staff did not prevent daycare child from being bullied by another child and staff did not provide a safe and comfortable environment for daycare child. These allegations may have occurred; however, they are not supported, or proven by evidence. Therefore, the above allegations are unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, appeal rights, along with a Notice of Site Visit was handed to Shannon Spencer. Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 consecutive days in a prominent place, visible to families and caregivers.