complaint·September 20, 2024

Regarding allegation: Facility staff physically force day care children to nap. Reporting party (RP) alleged that Staff grabbed C1 by the face, pushed child’s head down into the bed in order to get child to nap. Although Staff, Children and Parents interviewed did not find corroborating information to determine this event occurred, RP did provide video footage of this event. LPA reviewed video footage which showed C1 lying down on a cot belly down with their head up. Staff approached child and used mild force to get the child to fall asleep. Based on LPA’s record reviews, the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1, Article 06, Section 101223(a)(1)) are being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Upon receipt of the licensing report. Licensee shall post report documenting Type A citation along with Notice of Site Visit Form in an area accessible for review for 30 days or a civil penalty of $100 will be assessed. Licensee shall also provide a copy of the report documenting Type A citation and any report resulting from a Non-Compliance Conference to all parents of currently enrolled children along with form LIC 9224 (Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report) for signature. Completed form shall be placed in child's file. Licensee shall also provide report and form to parents of newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. Exit interview conducted with Lead Teacher and a copy of this report and appeal rights provided. A Notice of Site visit was also provided and must be posted for 30 days. page 2 of 2