complaint·September 17, 2025

Regarding the allegation: Day care child sustained an unexplained injury due to neglect/lack of supervision. Reporting Party (RP) alleged that C1 sustained injury to the lower extremity due to neglect/lack of supervision. According to staff and parent of C1, there were two incidents that occurred that day. The first incident happened on 8/26/25 where C1 smashed their finger at the day care. An incident report was provided to the parent of C1. A second incident happened on the same day which involved C1 falling. According to parent, an incident report wasn’t provided for the fall. Rather, they were verbally informed after parent contacted the day care to inquire about an injury observed on C1. Per interviews with S2, they witnessed the second incident where C1 fell back onto a bin and hurt their back. S2 performed a body check and did not observe any injuries to C1's back or lower extremity and therefore a report was not given to parent. Interview with S3, who was also present during the incident, did not recall the event. Interview with S4 indicated that they did not witness the falling incident but was present in the classroom. S4 acknowledge that on 8/26/25, C1 fell onto a bin and S4 comforted C1 who was crying. After comforting C1, C1 stopped crying and resumed playing. Interview with S5 indicated that they did not witness the incident but was told by C1 that they got hurt and pointed to the bin. Review of Staff's written statements are consistent with staff interviews. During an interview with C1, C1 was asked if they got hurt. C1 pointed to the mouth and leg and did not provide further information. Interviews with C2 and C3 did not provide corroborating information to support the allegation. Interview with P1/Authorized Representative revealed that on the day of the alleged incident (8/26/25), P1 notice blood on the underwear of C1. P1 brought C1 to the hospital and stated that the doctor found no signs of abuse, however, hospital staff recommended a forensic exam. According to the RP, parent opted not to follow through with the exam. Interviews with parent of C1 confirmed that they declined to follow through with the forensic exam. According to P1, responding officers stated that it didn’t look like any abuse happened. LPA obtained a copy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Temple Station Incident History Report dated 10/24/25 which revealed that C1 did not appear to have a “severe injury” related to the incident. Interviews with P2 and P3 did not provide corroborating information to support the allegation. LPA also toured the classroom which the incident may have occurred and observed that the teacher/child ratio was met. Based on the above, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore at this time the above allegation is Unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights provided to the Director. A Notice of Site visit was also provided and must be posted for 30 days. page 2 of 2