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32 | It was reported, on or about February of 2024, that day-care children were made to feel uncomfortable by an adult in the home. Interviews were conducted with pertinent parties who stated they did not witness any such incident or inappropriate behaviors between an adult and the children in care. Child interviews were also conducted where children denied any inappropriate touch or incidents with an adult at the facility. It was also stated that the children like attending the day-care. Information was obtained that when children are in trouble, they are put in time out where they sit on a chair for a set amount of time. The Licensee stated that other adult’s duties are limited regarding assisting the day-care children. The licensee denied have knowledge regarding the above allegation. Pertinent individuals provided inconsistence statements during this investigation.
Based on information obtained during this investigation through interviews conducted, the review of pertinent documentation, and after receiving conflicting information, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the allegation is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the allegation occurred.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Nubia Ramirez-Ruiz. |