complaint·December 11, 2025

Information gathered stated that staff have prevented Child 1 (C1) from biting other children 17 times between the dates of August 25th, 2025 and October 27th, 2025. Information gathered stated the facility has implemented two different Plans of Action to decrease the frequency of C1\342\200\231s negative behaviors, including biting. Information gathered stated facility will be updating a third Plan of Action for C1 soon. Information gathered stated this plan includes goals for both the parents of C1 and the staff that work with C1. Information gathered stated this plan is frequently updated to adapt to the effectiveness of the previous plan. Information gathered stated this plan also includes a third party that observes C1\342\200\231s behaviors and shares their findings with the facility. Information gathered stated the facility documents C1\342\200\231s behavior every 30 minutes on a daily running log. Information gathered stated the facility assigns aides to give 1 on 1 attention to C1, however this is not done at all times throughout the day. Information gathered stated C1\342\200\231s biting attempts have decreased since C1 enrolled at this facility. However, information gathered also stated that C1 does hurt other children by biting them. Information gathered stated C1 has successfully bitten other children 8 times between the dates of August 25th, 2025 and October 27th, 2025. Information gathered stated that the facility was already aware of C1\342\200\231s biting history prior to C1\342\200\231s enrollment. Information gathered stated C1 has bitten facility staff on at least 1 occasion. Information gathered stated that the facility has taken steps to reduce the frequency with which C1 bites, however, these steps are not enough to prevent C1 from successfully hurting other children by biting them. Based on information gathered, 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, CCR 101223(a)(2) is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Appeal Rights issued and discussed with facility representative and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Sarah Chaudhry. A notice of site visit was given to Director Sarah Chaudhry and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. This report must be made available to the public for 3 years. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.