complaint·November 23, 2022

The Licensee stated that time outs are used but they are age-appropriate and based on the child\342\200\231s age. The Licensee stated that corporal punishment or other cruel and unusual forms of punishment are never used at the facility. The Licensee stated that infants that are sleep training may be allowed to cry a few minutes before falling asleep. The Licensee stated that the facility communicates and works together with children\342\200\231s authorized representatives regarding their child\342\200\231s naps. The Licensee stated that if an infant is unable to settle down, then a staff member will attend to the child and comfort the child. The Licensee stated that infants are never allowed to cry from an extended period of time. The Licensee stated that the facility conducts all 15-minute infant nap checks and follows all infant safe sleep regulations as outlined in Title 22 regulations. The Licensee stated that facility staff assist children with their diaper or pull up changes. The Licensee stated that staff will encourage a child who is potty training to change their own pull ups to build independence but will assist whenever needed. The Licensee stated that staff always assist in changing an infant\342\200\231s diapers at the facility. The Licensee stated that the facility has potty training chairs located in the home\342\200\231s kitchen. The Licensee stated that children who are potty training will use these chairs for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. The Licensee stated that children are never forced to sit on the potty-training chair. The Licensee stated that a child may however be asked to return to the potty-training chair if she believes the child is not done toileting. During the investigation, interviews were conducted with staff members S1-S2 on 09/20/22, former staff, and the childcare facility\342\200\231s clients. The staff member(s) that was interviewed corroborated the Licensee\342\200\231s statements. The clients that were interviewed all stated that they have never observed any personal rights violations at the facility, and all provided positive comments about the Licensee and FCCH. Clients that were interviewed all stated that their child\342\200\231s diapers or pull ups are changed frequently while at the facility. During the LPA\342\200\231s initial visit to the facility on 09/20/22, no personal rights or infant safe sleep violations were observed. Based on the information gathered during this investigation, there is not a preponderance of evidence to support the allegations. The allegations are determined to be unsubstantiated. There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited. This report was reviewed and discussed with the facility\342\200\231s Lcensee, Margaret Jones. Appeal rights were provided. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit.