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32 | During the course of investigation, LPA toured that facility, obtained facility roster and conducted surveillance. LPA conducted interviews with 3 staff members, 4 children, and 3 parents and reviewed records.
Regarding allegation (1) Licensee inappropriately disciplines children in care
LPA interviewed 3 staff members. 3 out of 3 staff members stated they have not witnessed licensee inappropriately disciplines children in care. Staff #2 (S2) stated that staff talk to the children to see what happened. Sometimes the children need a diaper change, are hungry, or need comfort, in which case staff will pick up the child, hold them, and sing a song. S2 stated that Staff #1 (S1) talks to the children to find out what’s wrong and helps them learn to share and take turns. Staff #3 (S3) stated that S1 talks to the children to see what’s wrong and lets them know it is not okay to hurt others. Staff also talk to the children about being kind. S3 added that S1 talks to the parents to keep them informed and lets them know if their child is not listening, being kind, or following the rules.
Regarding allegation (2) Licensee yell at children in care.
LPA interviewed 3 staff members. 3 out of 3 staff members stated they have not witnessed Licensee yell at children in care. Staff #2 (S2) stated, Staff #1 (S1) treats the children very good; S1 would never yell or allow anyone to yell at children. S1 helps the children and treats them well.
LPA Duron attempted to interview 4 children, however only 2 out of the 4 children qualified for interview. The 2 children interviewed made no disclosures regarding the above allegations. LPA Duron interviewed 3 parents. All interviewed parents stated they did not have any concern with facility.
Based on the information gathered from LPAs’ interviews there are insufficient evidence to corroborate the allegations: (1) Licensee inappropriately disciplines children in care (2) Licensee yell at children in care. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there are not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegation did or did not occur in the day care facility, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.
An exit interview was completed. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights were provided. The licensee was provided with a copy of their appeal rights and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Licensing office within 15 business days. The licensee was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. The “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Page 2 of 2. End of Report.
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