complaint·April 27, 2023

Regarding the allegation that S2 restrained C1, interviews revealed that C1 exhibited behaviors that included hitting and kicking, that would often lead to C1 being removed from the classroom and taken to S1\342\200\231s office by S2. Interviews revealed that approximately March 30, 2023, after an incident of C1 being taken to S1\342\200\231s office, S2 restrained C1 by wrapping their arms and legs around C1\342\200\231s body and legs. A witness interview revealed C1 was restrained anywhere between 15 and 30 minutes. S2 also admitted to restraining C1. Regarding S1 allegedly pinching C1, C1 did not reveal C1 had been pinched by C1, however C1 did reveal that S1 would hit C1 while in a chair. Interviews with staff revealed no staff had seen S1 hit or pinch C1. Regarding the allegation that S1 did not report the behavioral incident or restraint to C1\342\200\231s responsible party, interviews revealed that S1 was in the office with S2 and witnessed C1 being restrained, however did not inform C1\342\200\231s parents of the incident. Based on confidential interviews conducted during the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met and the allegations staff handled child in a rough manner and staff did not report incidents to responsible party are substantiated. The facility is being cited for Title 22 Regulations Sections 101223 (a)(3) and 101212 (f). See LIC 9099-D for cited deficiencies. An exit interview was conducted, appeal rights discussed and given to the licensee along with a copy of this report was provided to Program Director Lita Moore. LPA also informed Program Director a signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. LIC 9224 was provided. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days.