complaint·August 27, 2025

Regarding the allegation: Staff handled child roughly. Reporting Party (RP) alleged that on 07/31/25, S4 pulled the arm of C1 roughly. Per interviews with S2 and S3, they were present at time of the incident. and witnessed S4 pull C1's arm in the play ground in an attempted to remove C1 from the mud kitchen (toy) roughly. Written statements by S2 and S3 also indicate what was witnessed. Although S4 denied handling C1 roughly, S4 stated that they did hold C1's arm in an attempt to remove C1 from the mud kitchen due to a behavior. Interview with C1 indicate that S4 pulled their arm. Interviews with C2, C3 and P1 to P3 did not provide corroborating information to support this allegation. Based on staff interviews conducted and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. The facility is being cited a Type A deficiency in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Article 06, Section 101223(a)(1). Definitions are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D page. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC 9224 form) must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parents. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to Victoria Casas, Assistant Director. A Notice of Site Visit was also provided, Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days. page 2 of 2