complaint·August 30, 2022

the facility and observed 19 children on the playground being supervised by two staff. LPA observed appropriate child-staff interactions during facility visits on 7/7/22 and 8/30/22. 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. Appeal rights were provided and exit interview conducted. It was also alleged that staff yelled at day care child, specifically that S1 yelled “No!” at child C1 after a bucket of crayons was dumped out. The licensee was interviewed on 7/7/22 at 11:30am and stated that she was not in the room at the time of the incident but heard staff say “no” to child C1 from across the building. Interviews were conducted with one staff and three parents on 8/17/22 and 8/22/22 regarding the allegation. It was stated by staff that S1’s voice was loud because the classroom was loud but stated that S1 did not yell. Three out of three parents stated that they have not heard staff yelling at children and did not have concerns. LPA conducted an interview with S1 on 8/22/22 at 12:56pm regarding this allegation. S1 stated that C1 had dumped out crayons and was trying to bite other children. When S1 was asked if they yelled at C1 in a way that would seem scary or inappropriate to the child S1 stated “probably”. During today's inspection LPA toured the facility and observed 19 children on the playground being supervised by two staff. LPA observed appropriate child-staff interactions during facility visits on 7/7/22 and 8/30/22. 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. Appeal rights were provided and exit interview conducted. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.