Incident investigation·June 11, 2025

On 6/11/2025, at 2:25pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPA met with Teacher Paige Brakebill and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. LPA accompanied by Teacher Paige Brakebill toured the facility. There were five staff (5) and 32 children present during the time of inspection. On 5/30/2025, Teacher Paige Brakebill self- reported a personal rights violation involving Staff #1 (S1) inappropriately handling Child #1 (C1) and verbally inappropriately speaking to daycare children inside of the classroom. Per Teacher Paige Brakebill, the incident occurred on 5/27/2025, between 10:00am and 11:00am and there were approximately 12 children present in the classroom with S1 and Staff #2 (S2) during the time of the incident. Teacher Paige Brakebill stated that the incident was captured through video footage. Per Teacher Paige Brakebill, C1's authorized representative was contacted immediately; and authorized representatives for all daycare children were notified via the Brightwheel App. Teacher Paige Brakebill stated that S1 was immediately terminated. Teacher Paige Brakebill stated that Facility Representative, Nicole Lawhorn will conduct a staff training regarding personal rights. Interviews were conducted with C1, authorized representative for C1 and staff members. S1 denied the allegation. Staff files were also reviewed and copies of pertinent documentation were obtained. A review of staff files verified that S1 and S2 are aides and do not meet the qualification of a teacher. See LIC 809C Continuation... LPA's review of video footage determined that on 5/27/2025 at 10:55am, S1 inappropriately slapped C1 on the forehead multiple times while C1 was sitting at a table inside of the classroom. LPA observed through video footage 10 additional children sitting at the same table with C1 and S2 was present and assisting another child. Per staff members and C1's authorized representative, C1 did not sustained any injuries. Based on interviews conducted, review of video footage and review of staff qualifications, it has been determined that S1 violated the personal rights of C1, in addition S1 and S2 do not meet the qualifications of a teacher. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency are being cited on the attached LIC809D. A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given to Teacher, Paige Brakebill and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. LPA observed LIC 9213 was posted. Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was provided. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Teacher, Paige Brakebill.