complaint·November 29, 2023

as an allergy. In addition, the Personal Childhood History sheet located in C1\342\200\231s file indicated \342\200\234no food allergies\342\200\235. Based on the information gathered and interviews conducted, LPA determined that the facility was unaware of the child\342\200\231s allergies until the parent brought it up to their attention, therefore, the allegation that Staff provided food items listed as an allergy for day care child is Unsubstantiated. During investigation, LPA Shaw conducted an inspection of the facility\342\200\231s observed that the facility had C1\342\200\231s medication information on file, and confirmed that the medication was properly stored in a secure area at the facility. According to interviews conducted, the child had been enrolled since 2022 and the facility was aware that the child had asthma but could not recall any incidents that warranted staff to use inhaler on C1. In addition, the teacher of C1 was unaware that C1 was in need of the inhaler because the child did not appear to be in distress and there were no changes in the child\342\200\231s behavior throughout the day. Based on the investigation findings, LPA Shaw determined that the allegation is Unsubstantiated. From the information received by interviews with staff, and facility documents the above allegations cannot be verified. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted, a Notice of Site Visit posted, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility on this date and time.