Complaint·December 8, 2023

During department interviews, director, and staff # 1 disclosed, child #1 was redirected before hurting another daycare child, when child #1 did not respond, staff #1 physically moved child #1 to another area and held the arms and legs to prevent from hurting themselves, others, and staff #1. Based on LPA interviews and disclosures made during the department investigation and the preponderance of evidence, the standard has been met, therefore, the above allegations are found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations (Title 22 Division & Chapter), are being cited on the attached deficiencies page LIC 9099-D. Upon receipt of this report, the licensee shall post any licensing report documenting a type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 citation. This must remain posted for 30 days during hours of operation. In addition to posting this report, the director will provide copies to the parents of the children in care for up to one year. A copy of the LIC 9224 - Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports was explained and provided to the Director. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the lead teacher Cecilia Toledo in the absence of director Bertha Girgis. Appeal rights and procedures were provided during this visit. Page 2 of 2