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32 | Of the three parents interviewed, two expressed no concerns regarding communication, while one parent reported learning about incidents from their child rather than staff. Based on the information obtained, there is insufficient evidence to substantiate that the licensee failed to notify authorized representatives in a timely manner.
It was alleged that on 3/27/2026, the licensee did not pick up daycare children in a timely manner. LPA conducted interviews with the reporting party (RP), the child involved, other daycare children, and the licensee. The RP stated that the licensee was approximately 10 minutes late picking up their child,Child #1 (C1) after school. The licensee denied the allegation, stating that they were not 10 minutes late in picking up the C1. When interviewed, C1 stated that they waited approximately five minutes before leaving school and walked toward the daycare alone. C1 stated that they met the licensee along the way before reaching the daycare. Although the licensee may have been late, the exact duration could not be verified. There is not enough evidence to determine that the licensee failed to pick up children in a timely manner.
It was alleged that on 3/27/2026, the licensee spoke inappropriately to daycare children. LPA conducted interviews with the RP, the licensee, current and former staff, daycare children, and parents. The RP stated that the licensee yelled at C1 following the incident in which C1 walked to the daycare alone. The licensee denied the allegation, explaining that their voice is stern and may have been misperceived as yelling. When interviewed about the incident, C1 described the licensee as “kind of yelling” and clarified by saying that the licensee had raised their voice. Two other children identified to be present during the incident stated that the licensee did not yell at C1 and added that staff generally do not become upset with children. C1 also stated the licensee does not yell at other children but will raise their voice when children are not listening. No other children, staff, or parents reported concerns about inappropriate communication. There is insufficient evidence to determine if the licensee speaks inappropriately to children.
It was alleged that the licensee inappropriately disciplines daycare children. LPA conducted interviews with the licensee, staff, daycare children, and parents. The licensee and staff reported that time-out is the primary method of discipline used in the home. All five children interviewed confirmed that time-out is the only form of discipline they experience, and none expressed negative feelings toward the licensee or staff. Several children stated that staff make them feel happy. Parent interviews revealed no concerns about staff interactions or disciplinary practices. |