complaint·July 30, 2021

Pertaining to the allegation of Staff did not supervise daycare child, interviews with daycare staff determined that an incident occurred at the facility where day care Staff #6 left two (2) day care children eating alone in the Infant room while Staff #6 left to the preschool room. Regarding to the allegation of Child given an unsafe food item, interviews conducted with daycare staff determined that an incident occurred at the facility where day care Staff #6 gave day care child baby carrots belonging to Staff #6. Child gave another child carrot then Staff #6 walked away from children. In addition, Staff #6 disclosed observing infant child in questioned eating baby carrot before walking away to another room. Referring to the allegation of Staff did not report child’s allergic reaction, interviews conducted with day care staff reveal that an incident occurred at the facility where the infant child in question had an allergic reaction and staff did not report child’s reaction to parent. Staff #6 disclosed observing hives on the neck and shoulder of the infant child in question after the child had an allergic reaction to food and Staff #6 did not immediately notify child’s parent. Based on LPAs interviews which were conducted, and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, the following deficiencies are being cited (see attached LIC 9099D). REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 2 OF 3. 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 parent. A Notice of Site Visit was not provided to Site Supervisor, Alicia Flores since a physical inspection was not conducted. Exit interview was conducted with Site Supervisor, Alicia Flores via tele-inspection, during which Appeal Rights were verbally explained to Site Supervisor. A copy of this report (LIC 9099) has been signed by LPA García. This report, along with a copy of the Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) and the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) Form will be scanned via e-mail to Alicia Flores, who understands that an electronic “Read Receipt” and/or confirmation of receipt of the e-mail confirms receipt of the report and constitutes an electronic signature. The facility representative was provided with the mailing address to the Monterey Park Regional Office (1000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 200B, Monterey Park, CA 91754) and agrees to send a copy of the signed LIC 9099 reports by email to LPA Garcia and mail originals forms to the office. END OF REPORT: PAGE 3 OF 3