complaint·September 20, 2024

(Continued from LIC 809) ****This is an Amended Report from original Report Dated 09/20/2024**** Four daycare children disclosed that the dog does growl and/or tries to nip or bite at children. One child further stated the dog is old and he nips and tries to bite while another child stated the rules are not to get close to the dog because he will growl and bite. One staff confirmed the rules for the dog are not to mess with the dog and/or leave him alone and to be gentle with him due to health issues. Three adult interviews also confirmed that the Licensee refused to put the dog away or in a separate room. Upon review of medical records, it was confirmed that C1 sustained a dog bite to right cheek which required three stitches to close the wound and antibiotics. Based on the investigation, evidence shows that the Licensee did not provide a safe environment to children in care resulting in a dog at the facility biting a child who sustained an injury requiring medical attention. Therefore, the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met and the allegation is determined to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, is being cited on the attached LIC 9099-D and due to the extent of the personal rights violation resulting in a serious injury of a child, the licensee is being issued a Civil Penalty (CP) in the amount of $2000 in accordance with Health and Safety Code 1597 .58(f)(l)(B). LPA reviewed and provided Licensee with a copy of this report and the Civil Penalty Assessment-Physical Abuse (LIC421D(CC) during the exit interview. The Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided. LPA informed Licensee that this report documenting a Type A citation shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care and to provide a copy of this licensing report 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.