complaint·January 22, 2026

Interviews revealed that on October 20, 2025, the infant was dropped off at the facility at 7:53 a.m. It was disclosed that the licensee offered the infant breakfast at 8:15 a.m., along with milk; however, the infant did not drink. The infant participated in activities including playing with a buggie car, licensee offered the infant water, infant did not want it. At lunchtime, around 11:30 a.m., the infant ate the provided food but did not consume any liquids. At approximately 12:30 p.m., the infant was offered milk prior to nap time but did not drink. At 2:59 p.m., the infant\342\200\231s mother arrived to pick up the infant, who was napping at the time. The licensee removed the infant from the crib and handed the infant to the mother. The infant\342\200\231s mother reported that she gave the infant approximately 4 ounces of liquids and then left for school at 4:00 p.m., leaving the infant in the father\342\200\231s care. At approximately 11:00 p.m. that evening, the infant\342\200\231s mother received a text message from the father stating that the infant was having difficulty breathing. The infant\342\200\231s mother took the infant to the emergency room, where the infant was diagnosed with croup and subsequently transferred to Loma Linda Hospital. Based on the information obtained, the licensee offered the infant water and milk throughout the day; however, the infant declined to drink. The licensee stated that October 20, 2025, was the infant\342\200\231s first day in care at the facility. The infant was described as active, ate meals, and participated in activities; therefore, the licensee did not contact the infant\342\200\231s parents. Due to inconsistent information, there is insufficient evidence obtained, the allegations are found to be unsubstantiated. A finding of Unsubstantiated means that, although the allegation may have occurred or may be valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to support that the alleged violation occurred. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, appeal rights, and a Notice of Site Visit were provided to the licensee on this date.