Complaint·April 2, 2025

On 2/7/25 LPA Laird conducted an interview with one staff (S1). S1 admitted to throwing axes at a stump in the back yard while children were in care. S1 stated the children were not near the stump they were throwing the axes at. On 3/19/25 and 3/24/25 LPA Laird conducted interviews with two parents (P1 and P2). Of the parents interviewed, one parent stated they had observed S1 throwing axes at a stump near the back yard patio while children were playing approximately 15-20 feet away. The parent who observed the incident stated they saw S1 throw the axe approximately 3 times while children where within 15-20 feet of the stump. On 4/2/25 LPA Laird conducted three children interviews (C1-C3). Children interviewed did not disclose having seen staff throw axes. On 2/7/25 LPA Laird inspected the backyard and observed a two stumps with axe marks. LPA Laird took 8 pictures . Based on interviews and observations, LPA Laird determined there is sufficient evidence to suggest the allegation has merit. 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. LPA Erica Laird informed licensee Kiersti Boyne that this report dated 4/2/25 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 Laird informed the licensee Kiersti Boyne to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 4/2/25 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 the licensee, Kiersti Boyne. 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.