complaint·March 27, 2025

On 3/27/25, LPA Laird conducted one staff interview (S1). S1 acknowledged the allegation, stating two children (C1 and C2) left the facility playground through a side gate. S1 stated they did not witness the children leave the playground due to assisting another child who had been injured. On 3/27/25 LPA Laird conducted a telephone interview with a witness (W1). W1 stated they were driving down Sherman Ave. when they observed two children (C1, C2) running down the road towards East 1st Ave. W1 stated they pulled over, took the kids by the hands while another witness (W2) called the police. W1 stated the children were turned over to the director of the facility after approximately 5 minutes. On 3/27/25 LPA Laird conducted an inspection of the facility. LPA Laird took 18 photos. LPA Laird observed approximately 8 minutes of video footage depicting the incident. Video depicts C1 and C2 exit the playground through a side gate and run into the parking lot, cross the street and down the sidewalk along Sherman Ave. Based on camera footage, C1 and C2 were outside of the facility for approximately 5 minutes. Based on interviews and video footage, LPA Laird determined there was sufficient evidence to suggest the allegations were true. 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. report continued on 9099C LPA Erica Laird informed director Elizabeth Givens that this report dated 3/27/25 documents 1 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Erica Laird informed facility director Elizabeth Givens to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 3/27/25 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with director Elizabeth Givens. 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.