complaint·May 17, 2023

Staff (S1) was interviewed on 5/11/23 and stated that licensee is providing and offering food to children that is brought in by parents. She stated that licensee does not refuse entry to parents when they arrive. LPA interviewed 5 parents (P1-P5) on 4/14/23 and 5/11/23, LPA asked parents if they have infants in care and 2 of 5 parents stated yes LPA Mendez asked parents if they provide meals for their child in care in which 5 of 5 parents stated yes. LPA asked if they have been denied entry in the home during childcare hours in which 5 of 5 stated no. LPA asked parents if they had concerns in regard to the care of their child in which 4 of 5 stated no they have no concerns. During today’s inspection facility was toured /records. LPA observed 2 children in care and that licensee has children’s food packed and labeled with their names available for children in the cabinet. 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.