Head Start - Larsen

ALLEGATION(S): Child receives unexplained injuries while in care INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.P. conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit to the facility and met with the Director, S.F. (D1), for the purpose of delivering findings related to the above allegation. LPA S.P. previously met with Director S.F. on 01/12/2026 to open the complaint. On 02/25/2026 LPA J.P. made a subsequent visit to further investigate the complaint. From 1/12/26-3/11/2026, interviews were conducted with D1, 2 staff (S1-S2), 1 child (C2), and 6 parents (P1-P6) . During the course of the investigation, LPA gathered information, received statements, and made observations of the facility and its equipment. Additional adult interviews were attempted. D1 denied the allegation that C1 received an unexplained injury while in care. Interviews with S1 and S2 stated their supervision ratio is 1:4, and staff complete health checks upon arrival by visually observing children for bruises, rashes, or other injuries. Observations are documented and parents are informed if concerns are noted. S1 further stated they have had no big injuries in their classroom that required medical attention. S1 also stated there are times they feel the outdoor area could use more cushioning, as it is mostly cement. S2 stated the staff take turns to shadow C1. S2 further stated, one staff member is always by C1. S1 stated C1’s body was checked before being picked up on the date of the allegation, and did not observe any injuries. If they had noticed an injury, an ouch report would be completed. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Staff do not prevent day care child(ren) from biting other day care child(ren). INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: A subsequent complaint investigation was made to the facility today by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) R.M. and J.G. to deliver findings. It was alleged that facility staff do not prevent day care children from biting other day care children, specifically a child (C2) biting another child (C1) multiple times. Today, LPA's met with Director S.F. to review the findings of the investigation. During the course of the investigation, LPAs requested documents and interviewed 4 staff (D1, S1, S2, and S3) between 12/9/25 and 1/6/26. LPA review of facility incident reports for C1 show that there were 3 incidents recorded between 10/1/25 and 11/12/25. During interviews, D1 stated that facility policy is to work with the parents of the child who is biting and create a plan to address the behvaiour. Continued on LIC9099-C Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Lack of supervision resulting in day care child getting an object stuck in their nose. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: A follow-up complaint investigation was made by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), R.M. and J.G., to deliver complaint investigation findings. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.C. made the initial investigation visit on 10/1/25. It was alleged that lack of supervision resulted in a day care child getting an object stuck in their nose, specifically playdough. During the course of the investigation, LPAs reviewed facility documents and conducted interviews with the director S.F. (CD), 4 staff (RM, S1, S3, S4) and 4 adults (RP, A1, A2, A3) from 10/01/2025 through 12/29/2025. Interviews with S1, S3, S4, RP, and A2 provided mixed accounts of the incident that occured. Interviews indicate that while an incident did occur on 8/19/25 in which a child, (C1) had stuck playdough in their nose, it is not clear whether the incident was a direct result of lack of supervision from staff in the classroom. Continued on LIC9099-C. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: