complaint·November 18, 2022

page 2 C1 attempted to take away a children's toy broom from C2. C2 had been sweeping area with licensee and C1 ran and grabbed broom from C2,. Both children were holding broom, Licensee told C1 to let go of broom that they will share; as C1 let go of broom, at same time C2 turned around with broom in hand and toy broom hit C1 on the head. The broom was removed by assistant and Licensee stated she immediately applied first aid to C1 and called parent.. Licensee further reported that C2 was not aware that C1 had been hit on the head. Licensee stated that incident happened in less than one minute and that C2 did not intentionally hit C1. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging that lack of supervision resulting in Licensee not preventing child from hitting another child with an object resulting in injury . Based on information available, interviews, review of records received during the investigation, we have found that the complaint was unsubstantiated. While the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that an alleged violations did or did not occur. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Esmeralda Hernandez. in Spanish. The Notice of Site Visit was posted. Facility representative 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. Appeal Rights were explained. A copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) was given and signatures on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the licensing office within 15 business days. The first level appeal is to regional manager; address is above on the report. Although the information available shows that C1 was hit with a children's broom, Licensee was present providing care