complaint·February 9, 2024

The licensee stated that children are always supervised while at the facility. The licensee stated that she always has at least one assistant helping her at her facility even if fewer than eight children are present. The licensee stated that the facility\342\200\231s on-limits areas include the childcare room and the adjacent hall bathroom. All other areas of the home are off limits and inaccessible to children in care. The licensee stated that the facility\342\200\231s backyard is fully fenced and on-limits to children. The licensee stated that children are not permitted to play in the backyard without the supervision of a staff member. The licensee stated that her and her assistants provide active supervision to the children while they are playing in the backyard by moving around the yard, visually scanning the yard, and interacting with the children on the yard. During today\342\200\231s unannounced follow up visit, the LPA observed nine children in care being supervised by the licensee and two staff members. During the LPA\342\200\231s initial investigation visit, the LPA observed six children being supervised by the licensee and two staff members. The LPA did not observe any evidence of a lack of supervision during any of the site visits. The LPA interviewed the licensee\342\200\231s two staff members (S2 and S3) on 11/27/23. Both staff members corroborated the licensee\342\200\231s statements. The LPA also interviewed childcare clients during the complaint investigation. Clients that were interviewed did not provide any corroborating information. Based on available information, although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegations are determined to be unsubstantiated at this time. There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited. This report was reviewed and discussed with the facility\342\200\231s Licensee, Diane Rose. Appeal rights were provided. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit.