Complaint·April 23, 2025

(page two) Director stated they have had a conversation with staff on children’s personal rights. C9 interviewed disclosed that “They do grab me, but only S6 grab me by my clothes.” Authorized representatives interviewed did not disclose information regarding the allegation. The Orange County Regional Child Care Licensing Office investigated the complaint alleging (1) Facility staff used inappropriate form of discipline. Based on interviews conducted, LPA’s and documents received the allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1, is being cited; see LIC 9099D for deficiency cited. LPA Meza informed Director, Fatima Asghar that this report dated 04/23/25 documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. LPA Meza also informed the Director, Fatima Asghar, to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 04/23/25 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Fatima Asghar. (end of report)