Complaint·January 26, 2023

On January 26, 2023 at 9:06am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Mayla Mendoza met with Director Ann Bauer to conclude a complaint investigation. During the course of the investigation LPA Loza and LPM Mendoza conducted interviews and observed the children. LPA and LPM conducted nterviews and observations determined that a child did have a tendency to express themselves through physical means. Although the staff attempted to mitigate the child's physical expressions, the child was still able to hurt other children, which violates the children's Personal Rights. Based on LPA and LPM interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Title 22, California Code of Regulations are being cited on the attached LIC 9099 D. The facility will be sited a Type B violation based on this substantiated allegation. Report and Appeal Rights provided to Director Ann Bauer. Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days.