Complaint·February 11, 2026

Continued from LIC 9099 (Page 2) Interviews conducted disclosed a child was biting other children. It was disclosed the behavior was first observed at the time of enrollment and increased after the child was in care for approximately ten months. Information obtained indicated staff met with the child’s authorized representatives to develop a plan and work collaboratively to manage the behavior, including monitoring and redirection. Records reviewed revealed the child’s authorized representatives were notified of any incidents pertaining to the behavior via text message. Information obtained indicated there were multiple biting incidents involving multiple children while the child was in care at the facility. Although staff took steps to reduce the frequency of the biting incidents, information obtained indicated the strategies implemented were not sufficient to prevent the child from biting other children as it was revealed the behavior continued over the course of approximately five to six months. Based on observations made at the facility, information obtained during interviews, and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099-D. LPA Tiffanie Diep informed the licensee, Tamara Dobson, that this report dated 02/11/2026 documents one Type B citation as there was a potential risk to the personal rights of children in care. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Tamara Dobson. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Continued from LIC 9099 (Page 2) During a previous visit, LPA observed a child eating lunch in a low chair with a latched tray. LPA did not observe the chair used as a form of discipline or punishment. LPA also did not observe the child left unattended while in the chair. Interviews conducted disclosed the chairs are also used for alternative activities involving art when a child is not tall enough to sit at a children’s table. Although records reviewed did not indicate limitations on the intended use of the chairs, it is determined there was not sufficient information evident to support the allegation that staff uses high chairs as restraints. Based on observations made at the facility, information obtained during interviews, and records reviewed, it is determined that the allegation could not be substantiated or dismissed. 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; therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Tamara Dobson. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.