complaint·March 22, 2023

During the course of investigation, LPA interviewed 5 staff members, 10 children, and 4 parents. During the staff interview, 2 staff members disclosed witnessing a teacher say “not right now” because the teachers were busy when the children asked for water. 3 children disclosed they are allowed to drink water during naptime. The other children either did not respond or did not qualify for an interview. The 4 interviewed parents had no issues or concerns with the daycare. Based on interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED . California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 Section 101239.2(a)(1) Drinking Water is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Please refer to attached 9099D for documentation of deficiencies. Exit interview was conducted. The Notice of Site Visit was posted. Appeal Rights was explained. A copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 1/16) was provided and their signatures on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First level appeal is to Regional Manager, address is above on the report. During the course of investigation, LPA interviewed 5 staff members, 10 children, and 4 parents. There were no disclosures from staff, children or parents. regarding staff hitting, yelling, or posing any risk to the daycare children. LPA Silva conducted class observations while LPA Valdez Santana conducted interviews. LPA Silva’s observations of teacher-children interactions at the time of the visit did not yield any indication of personal rights violations. 3 interviewed staff members stated for the discipline policy, the children will be sitting on the “thinking chair” for a couple of minutes. All staff stated they redirect the children if they misbehave. LPA Valdez Santana contacted 11 parents for an interview and was able to interview 4. 4 of 4 parents interviewed did not disclose any concerns about the facility staff who provide care for the children. Based on LPA’s observation, interviews conducted, and records review, there is insufficient information to corroborate the allegations of staff are hitting a daycare child while in care; Staff behavior poses a risk to daycare child and Staff yell at a daycare child. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur; therefore, the allegations are unsubstantiated. Exit interview was conducted. The Notice of Site Visit was posted. Appeal Rights was explained. A copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 1/16) was provided and their signatures on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First level appeal is to Regional Manager, address is above on the report.