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32 | The Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samuel Lopez investigated the above allegations and gathered the following information: On 12/9/2021, the children in question were observed, by the licensee, playing and then fighting. Child #2 was described as an aggressive child that likes for play rough or “rough house” with other children in care. Child #1 complained about it. Later in the day, Licensee’s assistant observed the children playing once again. Child #1 complained to the assistant that Child #2 had pulled their hair and when asked, Child #2 did not deny the occurrence. The assistant requested that Child #2 apologize to Child #1. Soon after, the parent of Child #1 arrived and noticed their child visually upset. When the parent asked the assistant that they wanted to speak to the Licensee, the parent was informed that the Licensee was not present. Per Licensee’s own admission, they left the facility due to a personal/family emergency and had just left about 10 to 20 minutes prior to the parent’s arrival. The Licensee then asked how much time was allowed for an assistant be present, while the licensee is away from the facility. LPA Lopez was not able to conduct interviews with all pertinent parties. Also, LPA Lopez, was not able to determine timeframe in which the licensee had been away from the facility. However, LPA informed the Licensee that temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Also, that she shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times.
Although the allegations of operating out of the terms of the License and regarding Lack of Supervision 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 unsubstantiated.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Licensee Gloria Vazquez. |