complaint·October 25, 2024

LPA interviewed staff at the facility. Staff 1 (S1) stated they opened the door connecting from toddler room to infant room and Child 1 (C1) walked through the door and pushed Child 2 (C2) and grab C2 by the neck. Staff 4 (S4) and Staff 5 (S5) stated they redirected C1 away from C2. S1 stated the facility did not report the incident to C1’s authorized representative. Incidents were reported to C1’s authorized representative a few days after occurrence. Facility staff did not follow reporting requirement or unusual incident report according to California Code of Regulations Title 22. None of the parents interviewed disclosed any information that supported the allegation. Based on the LPA’s conducted interviews and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. A substantiated finding means that the complaint is substantiated, and the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. See LIC9099D for a Type B deficiency cited. An exit interview was conducted with Director, Rebekah Bay. The Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. The director was informed that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. The director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First-level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. Page 2 of 2 LPA interviewed staff at the facility. Staff interviewed stated supervision is provided at all times. If a child attempts to bite another child, staff redirects the children to prevent a bite. Staff stated that if a child bites and leaves a mark, a message is sent to parents through Procare for both parties. Staff stated they have observed Child 1 (C1) attempt to bite, C1's authorized representative was notified. None of the parents interviewed disclosed any information that supported the allegation. Based on i nterviews conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Although the allegation may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducte d with Director, Rebekah Bay. T he Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. The director was informed that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. The director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First-level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. Page 2 of 2