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32 | Confidential interviews resulted in LPA being provided conflicting information. Confidential interviews revealed to LPA that the FCCH had dog “poop” on the playgrounds and FCCH was barely cleaned; whereas other confidential interviews disclosed that the FCCH is cleaned daily and deep cleaned on Tuesdays and Fridays by licensee and staff. In addition, licensee has someone come in and clean the facility every other week. Other confidential interviews disclosed that the parents do not come inside the FCCH, but during initial tours, the FCCH was very clean. During visit on 09/20/2022, LPA did observe dog feces in an off-limit area of the FCCH yard and it was immediately removed by the licensee.
Regarding the allegation, facility is out of ratio, it was alleged that the FCCH had 23 children at one time with only two adults providing care and supervision. It was observed by LPAs during visits to the FCCH on 07/18/2022, 08/04/2022 and 09/20/2022 that the FCCH was operating within regulated staffing ratio and capacity as stated within Title 22. Also, FCCH records were reviewed and revealed the FCCH only has 14 children currently enrolled. Confidential interviews resulted in conflicting information being provided to LPA. Confidential interviews disclosed that facility had 23 children in attendance daily with three adults and then one quit, leaving only two adults providing care and supervision; whereas other confidential interviews disclosed that the FCCH usually has 10-14 children per day with three qualified adults present.
Based on confidential interviews, records review and observation, the allegations that day care home is not maintained clean and sanitary and facility is out of ratio, may have occurred, however are not supported or proven by evidence. Therefore, the allegations are unsubstantiated. A copy of this report, appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided to licensee.
The Notice of Site Visit was posted by the licensee prior to LPA leaving the facility and the licensee was reminded this notice must be posted for 30 days. |