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32 | Continued from LIC 9099 (Page 2)
During a previous visit and today’s visit, LPA did not observe staff restrain day care children. Interviews conducted disclosed staff use redirection when handling challenging behaviors, including setting clear expectations and guiding the child toward positive alternatives. It was also disclosed parents and authorized representatives are contacted for assistance and notified of any incidents pertaining to challenging behaviors via telephone and through an incident report. There were no disclosures made regarding witnessing staff inappropriately restraining day care children when handling challenging behaviors. Information obtained revealed staff have used physical redirection, such as briefly and gently holding a child to stop children from hurting others. It is determined there was not sufficient information evident to support the allegation that staff inappropriately restrained a day care child.
Based on observations made at the facility and information obtained during interviews, it is determined that the allegation could not be substantiated or dismissed. 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.
An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Xiaofei (Andrea) Guo. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. |