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13 | An initial complaint investigation inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Sebastian Phouthavong, who met with Site Supervisor, Adriana Mendoza to discuss the allegation filed against the facility. It is alleged staff handled daycare child in a rough manner specifically a child was carried from a play structure.
During the course of the investigation, LPA reviewed records and conducted interviews with the Site Supervisor (D1), Regional Manager (RM) and three staff (S1-S3) D1 and RM admitted that the alleged incident occurred, and a child was carried by two staff members by the child’s armpit areas and lower legs for the purpose of a diaper change. Furthermore, D1 and RM stated the facility has addressed the incident. Interviews conducted by staff (S1 – S3) corroborated with D1 and RM’s statements.
Based on the information gathered during this investigation, the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the allegation is determined to be substantiated.
(Continued on LIC9099-C) |