complaint·December 10, 2024

During the investigation, the LPA interviewed S2 regarding the allegation. Staff S2 stated that she denies roughly grabbing C1 by the wrists but acknowledges that she held C1\342\200\231s hand and used her other hand to grab a toy car from C1\342\200\231s other hand. Staff S2 stated that C1 was having a temper tantrum and was refusing to leave the facility with their authorized representative at pick up time. Staff S2 stated that she was assisting C1\342\200\231s authorized representative with the transition and did not believe her actions were inappropriate or rough. During the investigation, the LPA made unannounced site visits on 09/30/24, 10/04/24, and 10/18/24 to make observations inside the classrooms and interview children and staff members S1-S8. Children and staff that were interviewed did not provide any corroborating information to support the allegation. During the LPA\342\200\231s site visits, the LPA did not observe any evidence of personal rights violations or staff roughly handling any children in care. Community Care Licensing was notified of the allegation both verbally and through a written Unusual Incident Report (UIR) submitted by Rivera. During today\342\200\231s inspection, Rivera notified the LPA that S2 is no longer working at this facility. Based on available information and interviews conducted, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is determined to be unsubstantiated at this time. There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited. This report was reviewed and discussed with the site supervisor, Arlene \342\200\234Corazon\342\200\235 Rivera. Appeal rights were provided. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit.