complaint·October 9, 2024

(Page 2 of Report) During the investigation, LPA interviewed two staff members and obtained training document at the facility. During interviews, both interviewed staff members confirmed that the inappropriate interactions occurred, and clarified that the interactions occurred in a playful way. Both staff denied any observed injury nor have heard any complaint about any child being hurt resulting from the interactions. Director admitted that the interactions were reviewed and determined as inappropriate and Director had conducted a meeting with facility staff to discuss and correct staff's behaviors as soon as the concerns were brought to Director's attention. During record review, LPA reviewed record of staff's retraining on appropriate teacher-child interactions and personal rights conducted by Director. Based on information gathered from LPA's interviews and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation about staff interacted inappropriate with children, is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1, Section 101223 (c) Personal Rights cited on the attached LIC9099D. Appeal Rights and deficiency were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Christina Guerrero. (End of Report)