complaint·November 15, 2024

Assistant Director notified the regional office and put in a work order 8/9/24 for a technician to check the AC. Technician was scheduled to be out at the facility 8/12/24. Technician arrived 8/12/24 and reported to Assistant Director the air conditioning unit was broken and a new one would be needed. Temporary units were placed in the room on 9/11/24. The children returned to the room on 9/12/24. Based on Investigative Interviews conducted, and it was found the temperature remained under 85 degrees in the classroom. Interviews and evidence did not suggest that the room temperature was not less than 20 degrees of the outside temperature. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is a not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Assistant Director Brittney Mccray. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to post notice of site visit will result in an immediate $100.00 civil penalty.