complaint·September 5, 2024

Furthermore, it was alleged that staff are threatening day care children by telling that they would go to the hot room if they misbehave. Staff and parent interview revealed that they never heard or experience adult staff threatening children verbally. Children interview revealed that staff never threaten them and staff would offer different option or ask children to leave the activity if they were not listening. During the interview, Child #1 stated that a staff did tell children that they would go to the hot room if they were not listening, but it was not a threat. According to the child, the staff was being silly and made funny joke to make everyone laughing. Child # 1 stated that none of the friend were upset or scare because of that. Based on the information obtained throughout the course of this investigation the above allegations, LPA Tjhia determined that the allegations were found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Exit interview was conducted. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.