complaint·December 17, 2024

children. Some examples included: grabbing children by the arms, wrapping their legs around children while sitting on the floor in order to prevent them from getting up and putting their foot against a chair to prevent children from getting up from the table during lunch. Interviews also disclosed that S1 was observed on a daily basis getting in the face of the children while speaking to them in a harsh and intimidating tone. Furthermore, it was disclosed that the targeted children are non-verbal. Some interviews disclosed that they had not observed anything of concern. Based on LPA's observations and interviews which were conducted and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. LPA Sanchez informed Site Supervisor Laura Diaz Belman that this report dated 12/17/2024 documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Sanchez informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 12/17/2024 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor Laura Diaz Belman .