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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Robert Maciel conducted an unannounced complaint visit and met with Director Joy Harvey. It was alleged that a staff member did not follow facility policy, specifically that a staff member kissed a child in care and that it is against facility policy to do so.
During today’s visit, facility was toured and records were reviewed. LPA conducted interviews with staff, adults, and children (S1, A1, and C1). Review of the facility policy revealed that while there was no explicit prohibition against kissing, facility policy does prohibit interactions with children that may make them feel uncomfortable or humilated. Interview with child 1 did not corroborate the allegation and interviews with staff provided conflicting accounts of the incident.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the findings are unsubstantiated. Appeal rights were provided and exit interview conducted. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days. |