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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loraine Perez met with Licensee Elshebia Ekekwe (Licensee), for the purpose of conducting an unannounced subsequent complaint investigation inspection pertaining to the above allegation staff inappropriately touched children in care. The purpose of today's inspection was explained to Licensee. During today's inspection, LPA conducted interviews, and observed care.
Witness statements, and LPA observations, failed to corroborate the allegation. From observation Licensee employs assistants to provide care and supervision to the children. LPA observed the facility on 09/18/2025 and 12/02/2025, Licensee and Assistants do assistant and clean children appropriately during toileting and diaper changes. Diaper changes are done on a diaper changing table.
Although the allegation may have happened, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegation; therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Elshebia Ekekwe. Appeal rights were provided. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. |