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32 | The Reporting Party (RP) stated that the child #1 (C1) who was attending this day care home for two years told the RP that an adult #1 (A1) was in the shower when C1 was using the restroom. C1 saw A1 was sitting in the shower washing C1’s hair, A1 then pulled the curtain. C1 said that Staff #2 (S2) was also in the shower. C1 told RP that A1 had A1’s clothes on. RP has trusted S2 all these times. RP doesn’t think this is appropriate. RP brought it up to S2's attention. S2 denied the incident and stated that it is only C1’s imagination.
During the investigation, LPA toured the facility, interviewed 1 adult, 2 staff, the reporting party, and reviewed pertinent documents. LPA couldn’t interview C1 and other children in care because C1 was no longer attended the day care since 04/22/2026, and other children are non-verbal.
Regarding the allegation of “4 years old child using the restroom while an adult male was in shower.”
During the physical plant inspection today, 04/27/2026, LPA observed that the day care has two restrooms; the big restroom is for adults use only and the smaller restroom is for kids use only. The big restroom has a bathtub, and the small bathroom doesn't have a bathtub. Both restrooms have a curtain behind the sliding glass door.
During the staff interview, 2 out of 2 staff and A1 denied the allegation of “4 years old child using the restroom while an adult male was in shower.” Staff #1 (S1), staff #2 (S2) stated that they had never seen A1 was in the shower washing A1’s hair while C1 was using the restroom or any adult used the kids’ restroom before. S1, S2 and A1 stated that the facility has two restrooms; the big restroom is for adults use only and the smaller restroom is for kids use only. The adults’ restroom has a bathtub and the kids’ restroom doesn’t have a bathtub. A1 stated that A1 was never in the shower washing A1’s hair while C1 was using the restroom, and A1 never used the kids’ restroom before.
During the parent interview, all 5 interviewed parents did not divulge any information pertaining to the allegation or express any concerns regarding care of the children.
Based on LPA’s observations and interviews, the preponderance evidence of 4 years old child using the restroom while an adult male was in shower has not been met. Although the allegation 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.
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