complaint·April 27, 2021

The staff member stated that he/she apologized to the child if it spooked him/her and they hugged. Another staff member stated that his/her view was blocked as this staff member was in the same classroom when this took place. This staff member stated that all he/she saw was the other staff member bend down and then stand back up without any hesitation and that there were no cries or noises coming from the child and if the allegations were true, there would've been a pause between bending down and then standing back up again by the other staff member. LPA has received conflicting information from the child and staff members and cannot prove or disprove the allegations are true or untrue. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted, Notice of Site Visit posted, appeal rights discussed and provided along with a copy of this report to Ms. Borja on this date. A copy of this report must be made available to the public, upon request for three years.