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32 | The Licensee denied the allegation. The Licensee stated that children are never forced to sleep and that the children have choices if they do not want to sleep or nap. The Licensee further explained that the assistant, who also watches the children knows that the children can nap or sleep only if they want to, but that they are to have the option to remain awake while quietly doing other activities.
The assistant who works with the children was interviewed and denied the allegation. The assistant stated that children have the option not to participate in napping or sleeping and that they are given options if they are not tired and do not want to sleep. The assistant stated they have never witnessed the Licensee threaten any of the children in any type of way.
Children interviewed stated they may watch television or play on the tablets, or quietly play with toys and books. All children stated they had been given choices when they did not want to participate in any activity including sleeping or napping, but that most of the younger children do sleep because they are tired. C1 reported being given choices if they did not want to sleep or nap and reported that they were never threatened by the Licensee, or anyone else, that they would be hit if they did not sleep. C1, along with the other children stated individually that they felt safe with the Licensee and also with the assistant. They also stated that they had never been threatened if they did not sleep, nor had they seen any of the other children be threatened. All of the Children reported enjoying attending this daycare, and that they were excited to go there and that they really liked the Licensee. All of the children reported being able to see the other children in the areas for sleeping or napping.
The Parent of C1 and also of the other children was interviewed and stated they had not received complaints from their children about being threatened to be hit if they did not sleep or nap. The parent also stated that older siblings who also attend stated that they had never seen any of their younger siblings threatened if they did not sleep or if they moved. The Parent stated that C1 says these things that do not happen sometimes, and often it is regarding their siblings, and that it is an issue that the Parent is working on with C1. The Parent of C1 also stated they did not want to pursue this matter any further because they stated they “knew this didn’t happen, and that it was C1 that made it up”. The parent expressed satisfaction with the program and stated their children enjoy attending and that they are like family.
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. No deficiencies were cited.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Aisha Warsame. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058), were provided. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed that the notice of site visit was posted during the inspection. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
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