complaint·August 22, 2025

Based on staff interviews, staff stated they did not witness the incident about C2 scratching C1 on the face and just responded to C1 when C1 started to cry. Staff stated they had written the incident report but did not witness what happened. None of the staff interviewed observed or witnessed the incident. Based on interviews and records reviewed, the facility falsely notified the child’s representative of the injury that C1 incurred. The facility provided inaccurate information on the injury report. Allegation two (2) Based on staff interview, Staff stated there have been cases of Hand Foot and Mouth (HFM) in their classrooms 2 weeks prior to LPA’s initial visit on 6/13/25. Based on records reviewed, on 5/27/25 a child representative informed the facility that their child has HFM. 2 child representatives notified the facility on 6/2/25 that their children had HFM. On 6/5/25, another child was confirmed to have HFM. However, there was no documentation of the facility notifying the children representatives of the outbreak prior to 6/9/25. Section 101212(f) of California Code of Regulation Title 22 states that an outbreak should be reported to child's authorized representatives. None of the parents interviewed disclosed any information that supported the allegations. Based on interview and records reviewed, (1) The facility did not prevent children from getting injuries. None of the staff observed or witnessed the incident when a C2 was throwing books at the wall and hit C1 on the face (2) The facility did not follow reporting requirement in reporting an outbreak; 4 cases of HFM. According to California Code of Regulations Title 22, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations were found to be SUBSTANTIATED. See LIC9099D for two (2) Type B deficiency cited. An exit interview was conducted and report and deficiencies were reviewed and discussed with Director, Gloriette Cortez. The Notice of Site Visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Appeal rights were provided. Page 2 of 2