Complaint·October 20, 2021

California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 ): CCR 102417 (a) Operation of a Family Child Care Home . See LIC9099D for cited deficiency. An immediate $500.00 civil penalty has been assessed. An exit interview was conducted, and appeal right discussed. A copy of this report, Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided to Licensee. This report must be made available to the public upon request for three years. It was alleged daycare children dietary needs are not being met. Per Licensee interview, accommodations have been made for parent requests for lactose free or 2% milk, no pasta products, more water, fruit and fiber. Children interviewed disclosed they have eaten omelets, sandwiches, different soups, fruit, snacks, ice cream top ramen, water and milk at the day care. Record review revealed communication via phone text between Parent and Licensee for adjusting what children eat while in care. Licensee stated no formal medical documentation has been received for dietary needs. It was alleged adults hit daycare children while in care: It was reported children have received bruises and scratches while in care. Children and staff interviews denied children being hit or being hurt. Staff interviews also reported the little children sometimes fight but are redirected with learning to share, singing, alternative activity (tv /outside play), and problem solving - (i.e. Sharing and showing there is more than one chair to use or bike to ride). Record review revealed phone texts between Licensee and parent discussing how and when an injury was sustained. Due to conflicting information from interviews and what was reported, LPA was unable to determine if staff hit day care child while in care; facility did not meet dietary needs; or if child was inappropriately photographed while in care. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid there is not enough preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted, and appeal right discussed. A copy of this report, Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided to Licensee. This report must be made available to the public upon request for three years.