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32 | D1 stated that a letter was given to C1's parents on 05/18/23 informing them that if it happened again, it would be best if they picked C1 up, since they don’t have the facilities to clean children well enough. D1 stated that a bath would be more appropriate for cleaning an older child with a bigger mess. D1 stated that it did happen again on 5/22/23, C1 had another bowel movement, and they did call C1’s parent to have C1 picked up. D1 stated that when a child has an accident, the general statements heard from staff are, “Let’s go take care of it.” Or “Remember to tell us when you need to go potty.” On 06/21/23 LPA Strother received a copy of the letter given to C1’s parents on 05/18/23.
During interviews conducted, S1 – S5 all gave examples of helping to clean up children who have accidents as best as possible, stating that there have been multiple occasions that parents of different children, including and in addition to C1, who have needed to pick up their child due to a potty accident. The reasons for pick up included, the mess is too much for the facility to handle, the child may have required a change of clothing and did not have one on hand, or the child may have been ill, corroborating statements made by D1. During an interview with S5, it was stated that on 05/22/23, C1 had a bowel movement accident. S5 stated that she took C1's underwear off and threw it away and put a pull-up on C1. S5 stated she felt that C1 was still messy, and that she couldn't get them clean, stating that the bowel movement was not the "normal" consistency. S5 stated that she put C1's regular clothes back on, after checking C1's cubby, and C1 didn't have any spare clothing. C1’s parent was called and asked to come pick C1 up. S5 stated that snack time was next in the schedule of the day, so she took her class, including C1, to the kitchen, stating that C1 was standing on the carpet area waiting for their parent while the other children were either cleaning up from snack or at the table. S5 stated that she offered C1 water and crackers, but that C1 declined and chose to stand where they were, waiting for their parent to arrive.
Staff interviewed all denied the allegation, stating that staff have never treated daycare children with a lack of dignity and respect, stating that they have never heard any shaming by staff and have never heard negative language used toward children. Staff stated that children are treated with respect, staff use positive language with children and staff are supportive of the children and the parents in working toward potty training. Staff gave examples of phases used with children who are potty training, including, “Let’s go to the bathroom and check; if you pooped, we need to change you.” or “Accidents happen.” Examples of celebrating potty training success were given to include cheering children on, giving stickers for going pee or poop in the toilet or words of affirmation such as “Great job flushing.”
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