Complaint·May 20, 2025

It was reported, on or about 03/24/2025, that a day-care child was injured by another day-care child while in care and that a day-care child is hurting other day-care children on a weekly basis. LPA conducted interviews with pertinent parties who stated that this behavior from the day-care child in question has been occurring since September of 2024. Pertinent parties stated that multiple day-care children have been injured or affected by the day-care child. Pertinent parties stated that different attempts are being made by staff to help the day-care child\342\200\231s behavior such as with emotion cards and parent meetings. Additionally, child interviews were conducted where some day-care children confirmed that the day-care child in question hurts other day-care children. Child interviews revealed that when they are hurt by the day-care child it makes them feel sad. LPA reviewed records and observed that there were more than 25 incidents involving the day-care child in question causing injury to other children in care since March of 2025. Based on LPA observation of photos, interviews and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be SUBSTANTIATED . California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1), are being cited on the attached LIC9099D. See LIC9099-D for cited deficiency(ies). A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor Sara Briseno.