complaint·June 3, 2024

Complainant alleged that Licensee, kicked C1. However when LPA interviewed C1, child could not recall the incident. The claim was not supported by the parents and children interviewed. Allegation 3, Licensee is not following safe sleep guidelines, alleging that when C2 falls asleep in the car seat the provider leaves the child in the car seat. However, no one witnessed the incident, LPA also interviewed C1 and C1 could not recall witnessing this event. No parents and children corroborated with the allegation. During the 3/15/2024 inspection LPA observed, safe sleep practices were in place. Assistants and Licensee demonstrated knowledge of Safe Sleep Regulations. Regarding the allegation 4, Licensee placed a day-care child in a restraint system. The allegation was not corroborated by the parents. Licensee and assistants denied the allegation and reported that infants are held during bottle feed. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated Appeal Rights were issued and explained. Notice of Site Visit was issued. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Laura Pesenti.