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32 | Per the Reporting Party (RP): Provider hits daycare children, provider yells at daycare children, provider forces daycare child(ren) to finish meals, provider serves expired food to daycare children, provider serves expired food to daycare children, provider denied daycare child water, and provider forced daycare child to drink milk causing child to throw up.
Regarding the allegation of "Provider hits daycare children," Licensee denied ever using physical discipline. Licensee stated she uses calming techniques such as deep breathing, offering water, redirection, and supportive guidance based on children’s ages. Regarding the allegation of "provider yells at daycare children," Licensee denied any incidents of children or staff perceiving her tone as yelling. Pertaining to the allegation "provider forces daycare child(ren) to finish meals," Licensee stated children may request additional portions and children are not required to finish food. Licensee stated If a child refuses to eat, Licensee asks whether the child dislikes the food or is unwell and notifies parents. Licensee stated she follows parent and medical instructions for children with special dietary needs. Regarding the allegation " provider serves expired food to daycare children" Licensee stated she prepares fresh food daily and freezes leftovers. Licensee denied ever serving expired food. Only the Licensee is responsible for meal preparation.
Regarding the allegation "provider denied daycare child water, "Licensee stated children have access to water throughout the day. Water bottles are kept outside during outdoor play, and children bring them inside afterward. Licensee stated she refills water as needed and assistants encourage frequent “water breaks.” Licensee denied limiting water access. Regarding the allegation "provider forced daycare child to drink milk causing child to throw up" Licensee denied forcing a child to finish their milk causing them to throw up.
During the interview with the staff, they also denied the allegations and did not report observing any of the alleged incidents mentioned. LPA interviewed children no disclosures were made. Parents interviewed did not present concerns related to the above-mentioned allegations and were pleased with the services and care being provided to their children. No disclosures were made.
(Continued on 9099-C)
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