complaint·April 22, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fermin Campos-Jaramillo conducted an announced complaint tele-visit via WhatsApp (due to COVID-19). LPA met with Nita Vaidya, acting Site Director, with the purpose of delivering findings on the investigation of the above allegation. LPA observed there were 3 children in care, and taking a nap. Based on LPA observations, on a police report, and on the interviews which were conducted with staff and with the children's parents; the incident did occurred, and the child resulted with a minor injury while playing on the merry go round. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. However there was not lack of supervision involved which could lead to issue a deficiency. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, AND EMAILED AND MUST BE POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, AND REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. LPA requested that Licensee, respond to the email, acknowledging have received the report and the notice to LPA within 24 hours.