complaint·August 5, 2022

On or about 05/02/2022 there was an incident in the Twaddler A classroom where a child was bitten by another child. It was reported to have happened during diaper changes. Although there is an incident report detailing the biting incident, during the investigation it was found that the biting was not actually observed as reported. Due to there being no visual account of the incident, there was a lack of supervision that occurred during the time the subject child was bitten. Furthermore, on 05/10/2022 during a tour of Twaddler A's class, LPAs Sharma and Mejorado were taking census of children in care. Upon inquiring about the number of children present in the classroom, staff indicated there were nine children in care, but when LPAs toured the entire classroom, they noted that one child was hiding behind the diaper changing station, actually putting them at 10. LPAs brought the child to staff's attention, and staff let LPAs know that the child likes to hide behind there due to being shy. Based on LPAs observation of staff being unaware of the child hiding, is a contributing factor to this allegation being SUBSTANTIATED. Based on LPAs observations, interviews and additional information recieved, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 12), are being cited on the attached LIC9099D. LPA Sharma informed the licensee that this report document s one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Sharma informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 08/05/2022 that documents any Type A citation 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 (LIC9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the children's file for verification. Appeal rights issued and discussed with licensee and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report must be made available to the public upon request for three years. A Notice of Site was printed and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.