Lake School (the)

ALLEGATION(S): Other- Staff retaliated against another staff for filing a complaint INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 06/17/2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) D.S. and N.R. arrived to deliver findings to the above allegation that was received from the department on 05/15/2026. Present during inspection were 15 children with 6 teachers and director on site. During the investigation, the LPAs conducted interviews and gathered information pertaining to workplace interactions, supervisory practices, and any changes in duties or treatment that may have occurred after the complaint was made. Interviews revealed conflicting information, as some individuals reported experiencing or observing tension among staff, while others stated that no retaliatory behavior occurred and that any changes in duties or communication were related to regular staffing needs and not linked to the complaint. No witnesses provided consistent or verifiable details showing that retaliatory action was taken as a direct result of a staff complaint to the department. Due to the lack of corroborating evidence and inconsistent accounts, the allegation does not meet the preponderance of evidence standard therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit Interview conducted with A.G. Notice of site was given and must be posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Staff communicate inappropriately to daycare children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 07/02/26, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) D.S. and N.R. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at The Lake School. LPAs met with Director A.G. and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. During today's inspection, there were 14 preschool children in care with 5 staff with director on site. Director stated there are currently 23 preschool children enrolled. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. Complainant alleges that Staff communicate inappropriately to daycare children. During the course of the investigation LPAs completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. At this time, LPAs cannot determine if staff communicates to children in an inappopriate manner. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Director, A.G. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B

101223(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment...or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including...sleeping... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: through interview it was found that faciltiy staff woke children from their nap which is a potential risk to the health, safety, and/or personal rights of the children in care.

Deficiency Dismissed

HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring all staff have the required immunization records in their fie, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.