complaint·March 6, 2025

(C1) sustained multiple injuries while in care, including at least three (3) separate bite injuries. Additional review of incident reports for young class for November 2024, and December, 2024 indicated there were multiple occurrences of biting involving other children. Staff interviewed had little to no recollection of observing several of the injury incidents. At least two (2) of six (6) alleged incidents that occurred involving C1, were unwitnessed by staff; however, at least one (1) incident could not be definitely proven that it occurred at the facility. According to parent and staff interviews and review of electronic communication, facility staff did not notify C1’s parent of the biting incident that occurred on 06/26/24 until questioned. Staff stated they forgot to inform the parent or write an incident report regarding a bite. According to interviews conducted records reviewed, it was determined that C1 sustained unexplained injuries in care and staff did not report serious injuries to child's authorized person in a timely manner. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Per California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, division 12 & Chapter 3) one (1) Type A and one (1) Type B citations are being on the attached LIC 9099-D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Assistant Director, Sylvia Cardenas. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. parents interviewed stated their child had been in a soiled diaper upon pick up on at least one (1) occasion; however, they are pleased with the care their children receive. Due to conflicting information obtained throughout the course of the investigation, LPA was unable to determine whether or not the allegation occurred. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with Assistant Director, Sylvia Cardenas. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.