complaint·November 1, 2024

Interviews with staff, children in care, and the parents of children in care did not corroborate these allegations. The investigation revealed no corroborating evidence that staff at the Child Care Center are providing an uncomfortable environment for children in care. There is also no evidence that day care staff made inappropriate comments towards children or in the presence of children. Furthermore, there is not enough evidence to support that a child suffered an injury due to staff neglect. Although the allegations may have occurred, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegations listed above are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted with Director Teresa Shepherd. Director was provided with Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) and a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213). Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days or a civil penalty of $100 may apply.