Complaint·May 27, 2026

LPA Brewer made observations and reviewed records which revealed the facility documented multiple children to engage in biting and scratching other children in the preschool program. The records reviewed involved several children across multiple dates over a time frame of approximately August 2025 up until February 2026. The behavior documented was determined to be common for the young age of children enrolled at the center. Facility records reviewed indicate that the director addressed concerns of biting and scratching with authorized representatives for one subject child known to bite; however, this wasn’t until March 6, 2026, based on documentation provided by the facility. LPA Brewer conducted interviews with pertinent parties which revealed the director and staff acknowledged younger preschool children, transitioning from the toddler program do bite at their age. The facility staff worked with the children to redirect; however, evidence revealed that due to the excessive amount of biting, scratching and hitting resulted in breaking skin, leaving marks and bruises. In addition, multiple incidents occurred in a single day and within minutes to the same child, established a regular and consistent pattern of biting, hitting and scratching to be occurring regularly to multiple children while in care. The information obtained during the investigation indicated that the plan established with one of the subject children wasn’t working. Based on LPA Brewer's observations, interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation that facility staff do not prevent a daycare child from biting multiple daycare children is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, 101223(a)(2) Personal Rights is being cited on the attached LIC9099D for a Type A violation. No civil penalties were issued. LPA Ramos informed facility representative Daniela Nava that this report dated 05/27/2026 document(s) one Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Ramos informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/27/2026 that documents any Type A citation(s) 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 provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Facility Representative Daniela Nava.