Complaint·June 20, 2024

Interview with Director, informed LPA the different incidents with C1 involved C1 not allowing the other children to enter a house, or not wanting to share items. Interview with three out of five staff interviews disclosed that one staff (S2) has been seen on the phone, or sitting down while children are outside playing. Interview with director and administrator denied that S2 has been sitting down or on the phone but that S2 has previously been disciplined for this behavior. Confidential records revealed C1 had at least five different scratches to the face while in care. Interview with five out of seven staff revealed knowledge that C1 caused the injuries to happen, by not wanting to share with other children in care. LPA observation on 3/28/24 revealed that there was on teacher to ten children on the playground with the teacher standing at the door unable to see all the children on the playground from that location. Confidential interview disclosed that the children move the houses on the playground around all the time, making it difficult to see every angle of the playground. Based on interviews and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation that child sustained unexplained injuries while in care, are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, article 7section: 101229(a) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, deficiency page, and appeal rights were explained and handed to Director, Desiree Andrews. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Based on interviews, the allegation that staff did not prevent child from harming another child in care, may have occurred, however is not supported or proven by evidence. Therefore, the above allegation is unsubstantiated. A copy of this report, LIC 811 Confidential Names List and appeal rights were given and explained to Director Desi Andrews. A notice of site visit was given and must be posted for 30 days.