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32 | L1 also denied that any child is placed in the swing to watch TV, stating that the swings are only used for helping the children to fall asleep and then they are moved to a bed. Interviews with children C2 and C3 indicated that the swings are used for the babies to sleep.
LPA conducted interviews with 5 adults, Adult 1 – Adult 4 and Adult 6 (A1-A4 and A6) between 07/19/22 and 09/16/22. Interviews conducted with L1’s assistants on 09/16/22 stated that they could not think of a time that a child in care had a rash/allergic reaction or a fever while in care, and that swings are only used to help children fall asleep, corroborating what L1 stated. LPA received screen shots of text communication with L1 and photos of a child that had pink coloring on the cheeks, nose and eyebrows on 07/19/22 and 07/20/22 after an interview was conducted with Adult 1 and Adult 2. Adult 2 stated during an interview that they didn't notice a rash when they picked their child up, but when home noticed what looked like welts or hives all over their body. Further stating that the pink coloring seen on the child’s face would come and go, stating that the doctor was unable to give a diagnosis. A review of text messages between adult and L1 indicates that the adult was informing L1 of the child’s illness, but does not indicate that L1 was aware of the illness prior to receiving the text. A6 stated in an interview that their children have never been ill or injured in care and that she has regular communication with L1.
Although interviews and record review corroborate that a child in care did have an allergic reaction to something and was diagnosed with a fever due to an ear infection, based on information gathered during interviews, there is not a preponderance of evidence to support that the Licensee or assistants were aware that the child had an allergic reaction or a fever while in care. Based on interviews conducted there is not a preponderance of evidence to support that the swing is used for any purpose other than to help children fall asleep.
Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that an alleged violation occurred, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.
There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited based on the above allegations during today's inspection. This report was reviewed and discussed with the Licensee. Appeal Rights were provided.
Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. |