YWCA Davidson

ALLEGATION(S): Other - Staff exposing inappropriate games to children in care Personal Rights - Staff yelling at children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 7/30/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A.Y. conducted an unannounced complaint investigation. LPA met with Program Director, L.G. to deliver the complaint allegations listed above. Present for today’s investigation were Director, Program Director, (6) staff, and (31) children. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility. During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed Director, Program Director, staff, parents, and children. LPA conducted observations, and reviewed supporting documents received. First allegation stated that staff exposing inappropriate games to children in care. It was reported that a game was played among the children referencing “demon hunting”. Based on the result of the investigation, and review of the classroom weekly activity, there was no indication of that type of game being played nor any inappropriate games played and is not part of the curriculum activities. ***Continue Page 2*** Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Other - Staff exposing inappropriate games to children in care Personal Rights - Staff yelling at children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 7/30/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A.Y. conducted an unannounced complaint investigation. LPA met with Program Director, L.G. to deliver the complaint allegations listed above. Present for today’s investigation were Director, Program Director, (6) staff, and (31) children. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility. During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed Director, Program Director, staff, parents, and children. LPA conducted observations, and reviewed supporting documents received. First allegation stated that staff exposing inappropriate games to children in care. It was reported that a game was played among the children referencing “demon hunting”. Based on the result of the investigation, and review of the classroom weekly activity, there was no indication of that type of game being played nor any inappropriate games played and is not part of the curriculum activities. ***Continue Page 2*** Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): 1. Staff handled day care child in a rough manner. 2. Staff did not use appropriate discipline practices with day care child. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) A.M. and Shine Yu conducted an unannounced Subsequent complaint investigation to deliver the findings for the above allegations. LPA's were greeted by Executive Director L.G. and Director B.R. On 9/5/24,9/17/24 and on 9/23/24, LPA M. conducted interviews with staff, parents and children. Both the staff and the parents, stated that they have never seen staff handle the children handled in a rough manner nor observe staff use inappropriate discipline practices with day care child. Parents stated that they don't have any concerns with the how the staff are treating their child(ren). Children stated that they like coming to school and like their teachers. Children stated that the teachers(staff) will counsel them on what they did wrong and advise them how to act appropriately. Children stated that the teachers have never grabbed them in a rough manner. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): 1. Children are forced to sleep 2. Children are being handled in a rough manner INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), A.M. conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint visit investigation today and met with Program Director, L.G. and Site Director B.R. The purpose of today's visit was to deliver the investigation finding for the above allegations. On 5/31/24 and 6/5/24, LPA M. conducted interviews with staff, parents and children. Both the staff and the parents, stated that they have never seen staff handle the children handled in a rough manner nor seen the staff force the children to sleep. (continue on LIC9099C). Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101238(a)(1) · Type B

Buildings and Grounds: (a)The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1)The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Cockroaches are present inside the facility, This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101238.2(g) · Type B

Outdoor Activity Space:101238.2 (g) The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high. This was not met as evidenced by: Today, 3/14/2023, LPA observed no mesh material covering the iron split rail fence which does not effectively prevent children from exiting the outdoor play area, which poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

Request Denied

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the report, a child brought a backpack in school. But due to the school's COVID19 policy, backpacks or any items from home are not allowed to be brought inside the classrooms. However, the child insisted to bring his backpack in the classroom. Per interview, the staff attempted to take the back from the child and as a result, the child fell and hit his head. There was no injury observed on the child. This poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

HSC 1569.8662(b)(1) · Type B

MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. [...] a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee [...] shall complete the mandated reporter training provided [...] and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years [...]. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA reviewed three staff files who don't have current Mandated Reporter Training Certification. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.