complaint·February 7, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) James Wilkerson arrived at this facility to conclude an investigation into the above allegations, LPA conducted visits regarding this facility on 12/27/22 and 01/20/23 and extended the investigation at those times. LPA toured the facility and conducted census. There was an allegation that a staff member would show up smelling of cannibis and his/her eyes would be red and that he/she talked slowly as if he/she was under the influence of a substance. LPA conducted interviews with staff and children and no one collaborate this allegation. Children interviews stated that the staff member did not have any red eyes, and appeared "sharp". Staff deny this allegation. LPA cannot prove or disprove that the allegation is true or not true if the staff member had been under the influence of any substance at any time. 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 allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted, appeal rights discussed and will be provided along with a Notice of Site Visit and a copy of this report to the facility.