complaint·June 24, 2022

During the initial investigation visit on 04/20/22, the former center director, Tiffany Dougherty (staff S1) was interviewed by the LPA at 11:27am. Dougherty stated that she acknowledges that child C1 sustained minor injuries while at the facility but denies that the injuries were caused by a lack of supervision or any other violation of regulations. Dougherty stated that the facility maintains a ratio of 12 children to 1 teacher. Dougherty stated that children are always supervised while at the center. During the investigation, the LPA obtained completed “Incident/Accident Report for Parent/Guardian” that were filled out on child C1’s behalf. According to Dougherty, there were 10 incident/accident reports that were completed between August 2021 and April 2022. Dougherty stated that none of the injuries sustained by child C1 required any medical attention. Dougherty stated that all injuries and incidents that occur at the center are documented, and the child’s authorized representative is notified. Dougherty stated that she believes some of the injuries, bruises, scratches, and/or cuts may have resulted from child C1 roughhousing with his classmates. Dougherty stated she observed child C1 in their classroom and interviewed C1’s teachers. Dougherty stated that she observed child C1 and several of his classmates climbing and jumping off furniture and running in the classroom. Dougherty stated that these activities are prohibited at the center. Dougherty stated that child C1 and several of his classmates were frequently redirected by their teachers. Dougherty stated that she did not believe that child C1 was being targeted or bullied by other children. Dougherty stated that due to staff turnover, children were frequently introduced to new teachers in their classrooms. Dougherty stated that some children responded poorly to the frequent changes. Dougherty stated that she spoke with the authorized representative(s) of child C1 on several occasions to discuss their concerns and come up with a solution. Dougherty stated that a “Behavior Intervention Plan” was created for child C1 that went in to effect on 04/25/22. Dougherty stated that the plan outlined the targeted behaviors and the steps the center was taking to address the behaviors. During the investigation, interviews were conducted with staff members S1-S3 on 04/20/22 beginning at 11:27am and S4-S5 on 05/20/22 beginning at 01:11pm and S6-S7 on 06/23/22 beginning at 02:15pm. The staff members that were interviewed corroborated the former center director’s statements. Staff members interviewed stated that they currently do not have any concerns about the level of care and supervision provided at the center. Continued on LIC9099-C Although it was corroborated that child C1 sustained minor injuries while in care, based on available information and interviews conducted, there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the injuries were due to a lack of supervision or any other violation of regulations. Therefore, the allegations are unsubstantiated. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years. This report was read and reviewed with the acting center director, Alexandria Pepper. There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Appeal rights were provided. The Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for at least 30 days.