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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) James Wilkerson arrived at this facility to conclude an investigation into the above allegation. LPA toured the facility and conducted census. An initial tele-visit was conducted on 04/09/21 followed by a physical visit on 06/08/21 and the two visits were extended at those times. There is an allegation that a staff member would put his/her arm around a child and sometimes hug the child. The allegation is that the child would feel uncomfortable with this interaction. LPA attempted to interview the child, however, was unable to do so. LPA was provided with a typewritten statement from the facility and there is an admission that a staff member "gently put his/her arm around a child's shoulder to protect the child from incoming traffic" outside the facility, however, LPA cannot prove that this made chid feel uncomfortable. LPA cannot prove how the child felt about this situation or any other regarding the staff member or child. LPA cannot disprove or prove that the above allegation is true or false. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted, appeal rights discussed and provided along with a copy of this report to Ms. Green on this date. A copy of this report must be made available, upon request for three years. |