complaint·July 10, 2025

On 07/09/2025, C1 received a bite on the left arm by another child (name unknown). These incidents were alleged due to a lack of supervision by staff. LPA requested evidence of the alleged incident dates, and interviewed several staff present on those dates. LPA conducted interviews with several staff. Interview with Staff One (S1) revealed that Child Two (C2) is a biter and often gets upset when other children take the toy that they play with. On 7/7/2025, this was the case, as C1 was observed by S1 to bite C2 when C1 wanted to play with the toy that C2 was playing with. Interviews further confirmed that on 07/08/2025, C1 was running through the classroom as requested not to run, and bumped into a table sustaining an injury. This was observed by S1. On 07/09/2025, C2 bit C1 again due to C1 playing with a toy they wanted, and was observed by S2. 4 of 4 staff interviews feel that staffing and ratios are always met. LPA then conducted interviews with the Assistant Director and Director. Record review revealed there were 3 qualified teachers and 6 Aides in the classroom with 6 (18-24 mos), 6 (0-12 mos), 6 (12-18 mos) totalling 18 children on 07/07/2025. 3 qualified teachers and 5 Aides in the classroom with 6 (18-24 mos), 7 (0-12 mos), 6 (12-18 mos) children on 07/08/2025. 3 qualified teachers and 5 Aides in the classroom with 6 (18-24 mos), 7 (0-12 mos), 6 (12-18 mos) children on 07/09/2025. A plan is being developed with C2's parent(s) to hold a conference to mitigate the biting behavior moving forward. Thus, due to information revealed during interviews, and record review, the allegation was found Unsubstantiated. A finding of Unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report along with copies of the appeal rights and of the LIC811 (confidential names list) was provided to Director Garcia-Macias. A notice of site visit was also posted and must remain posted for 30 days.