Complaint·October 16, 2024

It was reported, on or about 08/08/2024, that a day-care child was bit three times on the back of the neck, left hand, and lower back. LPA conducted interviews with pertinent parties who confirmed a day-care child was bit multiple times on the same day. Pertinent parties stated that the children who bit the day-care child had a previous history of biting other children. Additionally, pertinent parties who were present at the time of the incident had differing accounts of where the bite marks came from. One pertinent party stated that the day-care child was only bit twice by one child and admitted to only having noticed the second bite when it was brought to their attention by another person. Another pertinent party stated that the day-care child was bit by two separate children at three separate times on the same day. The pertinent party stated that they had witnessed two of the three incidents. Both pertinent parties stated that they were present at the time of the incidents but that they were attending to other things at the time such as supervising other children or attending to other tasks. Additionally, none of the pertinent parties witnessed the third bite when it happened. The Licensee was interviewed and admitted to not being present when the day-care child was bit. LPA reviewed photos that were submitted to the department which depicted the bite marks that broke skin. 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 LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. LPA Perla Ordones informed licensee Herendida Felix that this report dated 10/16/2024 document(s) one Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Perla Ordones informed the licensee Herendida Felix to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/16/2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) 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. 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 Licensee Herendida Felix.