complaint·August 12, 2025

Five staff members were interviewed on 6/9/25. One staff members, S2 stated they have told children not to cry because they are big kids, and big kids are not supposed to cry. S5 stated they have heard S2 tell a child not to cry because they need to be tough.Three staff members stated they had not witnessed S2 speaking to a daycare child in an inappropriate manner. Six parents were interviewed on 8/1/25 and 8/4/25. None of the parents interviewed had ever witnessed staff speaking to a daycare child in an inappropriate manner. One parent (P1) stated they may have overheard a comment like this but could not remember with certainty. One parent(P6) stated their beliefs align with this statement and they did not think it was inappropriate to speak to a child in this way. During today’s inspection, the facility was and 36 children were present with five staff members. LPA did not observe any Title 22 violations. Based on the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Chelsey Bleeke. Appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.