complaint·July 30, 2025

Four staff (S1 \342\200\223 S4) were interviewed on 04/08/25 and 6/26/25, and S2 \342\200\223 S4 confirmed the allegation that staff member hit day care child while in care, stating that S1 spanked child C2 while child C2 was in care. S1 denied the allegation stating that S1 did not spank child C2 while C2 was in care. S2 \342\200\223 S4 confirmed the allegation that the facility failed to report an unusual incident to the regional office. S1 had no knowledge of the allegation stating that S1 is unsure if an unusual incident was reported. One parent P1 was interviewed on 7/15/25 and had no knowledge of the situation stating that P1 had not seen S1 interact with children. During today\342\200\231s inspection, the facility was toured and LPA observed 21 Children in care 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 Sims informed licensee Pamela Lee this report dated 7/30/25 documents one 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 Sims informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 07/30/25 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 Pamela Lee. 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.