Complaint·March 3, 2026

Two staff members were interviewed on 12/9/25 and 2/18/26. Both staff denied seeing a teacher cause an injury to a daycare child. Both staff referenced the tools they use to calm a child struggling with their behavior. Both staff stated there is a minimum of two teachers present at all times in the classroom. Four children were interviewed on 12/9/25. None of the children indicated that children are spanked or hurt while in care. Two of the children shared that they are directed to the calm down area when a child is having a bad day. None of the children expressed fear of a teacher or any negative experiences regarding the facility. Eight parents were interviewed on 1/30/26 and 2/2/26. None of the parents interviewed had concerns regarding the care their children were receiving. All parents indicated they had been informed the school practices conscious discipline and the teachers use the calm down area to support behavioral issues in the classroom. One school resource officer (SRO) was interviewed on 12/10/25 regarding the complaint and stated their complaint findings were unfounded. The SRO stated they could not find any evidence of a staff causing harm to a daycare child. The SRO said the facility is a \342\200\234no hands on\342\200\235 facility and stated it was determined that the injury the child sustained was not consistent with a spanking. On 12/9/26 LPA received medical documentation from the school regarding C1\342\200\231s illness. LPA received a copy of the Sheriff\342\200\231s report on 1/7/26 in which the allegation was deemed unfounded. On 12/16/25 LPA received further medical documentation regarding the injury that C1 sustained. LPA reviewed communication between staff and C1\342\200\231s representative. Medical documents indicated C1 did sustain an injury, but it could not be determined what caused the injury. Based on interviews and document review it cannot be determined if staff caused an injury to a daycare child. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Daniella Shadd. Appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.