Complaint·April 20, 2023

On Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 9:41 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Caroline Colson met with Marilyn Doss, Center Director, and Tana Reed, Site Supervisor l, for an unannounced complaint investigation. There are 86 children and 22 staff members including the director. Interviews were conducted. There was an incident when a child became angry outside on the playground. The child took off all of her clothes and was located on the play structure. The child was crying and screaming. Staff were present and tried to de-escalate the situation. The child has attempted to harm other children and has injured herself on other occasions. Based on LPA's interviews which were conducted and a record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, 101223(a)1 is being cited on the attached LIC 9099 D. The attached type A deficiency is being cited today and must be corrected by the due date. An exit interview was conducted. Appeal rights were given and discussed. This report must be available for public review for 3 years.