complaint·February 7, 2023

LPA Mendez interviewed staff (S1) on 1/19/23, LPA Mendez asked S1 how long they had been working with licensee and how often do they work there in which S1 replied that they have been working since licensee opened and come in at least once or twice a week. LPA Mendez asked S1 if they had witnessed licensee speaking inappropriate to children in care in which S1 stated no. LPA Mendez interviewed parents (P1-P5) on 12/13/22 and 12/15/22.LPA Mendez asked parents if they had witnessed licensee talk inappropriately to their children or any children in care. Five out of five parents stated no they had not witnessed licensee talking to children inappropriately. LPA Mendez asked parents P1-P5 if they had any concerns regarding supervision in which they four out of five stated no. LPA Mendez attempted to interview children (C1-C5) on 2/1/23 and was able to interview one of five children. LPA Mendez asked C1 one if licensee has ever left them alone without an adult in which C1 stated no. LPA Mendez asked C1 if licensee has said anything mean to them or any other children, in which C1 shook their head no. During today’s visit facility was toured and LPA observed 2 children in care. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the findings are unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.