May 8, 2025
What Happened
Complaint investigation with mixed substantiation outcomes. One allegation of staff hitting children substantiated based on child testimony. Second allegation regarding inappropriate staff comments determined unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
Observations
- Child reported staff member hitting them and another child (substantiated allegation, Title 22 citation issued)
- Staff member heard making inappropriate comments outside facility (unsubstantiated - insufficient corroborating evidence)
Inspector Focus
Citations Issued
101223(a)(3) Personal Rights: a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded....(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with Site Supervisor and staff 1, a daycare child was inappropriately grabbed to stand up when siting on the floor, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
What does this citation mean? →Data sourced from California Department of Social Services (CDSS) public records. Updated weekly. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.