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32 | There is an allegation that Staff yell at children in care and Staff use inappropriate language with daycare children. Interviews revealed that, as a form of discipline, staff members get down to the children’s level and use redirection to address their behavior. LPA was unable to verify the allegation, as interviews did not substantiate claims of inappropriate disciplinary practices. Additionally, the Reporting Party was unable to provide specific incidents or verify claims that staff yelled at children or used inappropriate language toward them.
There is an allegation that Staff uses inappropriate discipline with child in care. Interviews revealed that staff use re-direction as a primary method of discipline. It was revealed during the interviews that staff verbally communicate with the children to re-direct them and ask them to sit to take a break and think about the behavior.
The next allegation is Facility staff do not follow the daily menu. On 08/20/2025, during a visit conducted by LPAs Habeebulla and Waters, the facility’s posted lunch menu listed chicken nuggets, fries, seasonal fruits, and seasonal vegetables. LPAs observed that the children were served the items as stated on the menu. However, the menu had not been updated with the correct month; the facility director updated the month during the visit. On 09/09/2025, LPA Habeebulla returned to the facility for an unrelated matter and observed that children were served sandwiches, bananas, and spinach for lunch. Upon inquiry, staff reported that ham sandwiches were served, but according to the posted menu, the scheduled lunch for that day was turkey sandwiches. LPA did not observe any issues with the food being served, however, staff were reminded to ensure that the posted menu is kept up to date and accurately reflects the meals being served each day.
The last allegation is Staff physically restrain the children on their mats to nap. Interviews revealed that staff sit beside children and rub their backs to help them fall asleep but do not force children to sleep. Children who choose not to sleep during nap time are encouraged to rest quietly. Interviews with children did not indicate any concerns, and the LPA was unable to corroborate the allegation.
From the information received by interviews with pertaining individuals the above allegations cannot be verified. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.
An exit interview was conducted with Facility Director Yasmin Rawlins, a Notice of Site Visit posted, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility on this date and time. |