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13 | An unannounced inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Staicy Perry on 05/24/2024. A COVID risk assessment was conducted. The purpose of this inspection is to provide the findings of the complaint investigation which was received on 05/08/2024. LPA met with Sister Veronica Sanchez, Director to whom the purpose of the inspection was announced. Census was taken and LPA Perry observed 29 children and 4 staff and 1 volunteer present.
Throughout the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted with staff, children, reporting party and parents. LPA also reviewed and obtained copies of children’s rosters, personnel reports, incident report and other documentation.
Per initial complaint report, the complainant reported that staff hit a daycare child while in care, staff hit a daycare child with an object and staff are demonstrating inappropriate form of discipline. Per complainant, C#6 was hit on the stomach, legs, knees, back and toes, complainant stated that C#6 was hit on her
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32 | LPA Perry observed that all children were being treated with respect. LPA did not observe any objects / tools or any other object that can be used in the form of discipline or that can pose a danger to the children in care. LPA Perry also observed in Parent Handbook on page 26, facilities Guidance and Behavior policy (Discipline Policy) which states that, “Discipline is considered a form of moral guidance and not a form of punishment”. The policy also indicates that they will speak to the child, re-direct the child, will be talked to, children will have thinking time (no longer than the minutes of their chronological age of that child). It is also stated that if aggressive behavior continues and becomes a physical threat to themselves or others the child may be removed from the program. On page 27 it states that, “At no time will any corporal punishment or violation of personal rights be acceptable.” LPA did not observe any inappropriate forms of punishment.
This agency has investigated the complaint alleging, staff hit a day-care child while in care, staff hit a day-care child with an object and that staff are demonstrating inappropriate form of discipline. Based upon the evidence as presented above, the allegation has been determined to be Unsubstantiated. A finding of Unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore at this time the above allegations are unsubstantiated.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted with Sister Veronica Sanchez, Director and report was read, signed, and provided to Director sister Veronica.
Appeal rights discussed and provided.
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7 | Per Facility Director Veronica all staff will review reporting requirements and Director will send statement of acknowledgement to the LPA by POC date. Director will hold staff meeting to review how to report and complete an injury report and how to notify the |
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14 | parents with documentation from incident reports as staff were not diligent in record keeping, additionally for not reporting to the department child injuries. Based on the information obtained Facility does not report unusual incidences, which poses/posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. | 8
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06/07/2024
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