complaint·December 17, 2021

LPA observed that backyard is a sloping hill with dried leaves, twigs and pebbles. LPA’s review of police report revealed Child # 1 is too young to be able to articulate how or when the bruising was sustained. Police interview with medical professional revealed that bruising/injuries were of "no consequence" . Police report stated there is no sufficient evidence to show that any crime occurred. LPA's review of medical report revealed the cause/s of marks are very difficult to determine. LPA interview with parents also revealed that they were satisfied with the care and supervision provided by the Licensee. Parents also stated that injuries obtained by child/children at day care were incidents of children being active and playful. Based on LPA interviews and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED . No deficiency was cited, a Technical Violation on Personal Rights was issued. Regarding the allegation, Family Child Care Home (FCCH) did not inform parent of the incident, On 10/14/2021, Child #1 (C1) sustained bruise at FCCH, small cut on the lip and bruises on C1's back. LPA interview with Licensee on 11/1/2021 revealed that during outside playtime, C1 slid and fell on sloped ground then another child, Child # 2 (C2) slid and fell bumping into C1 Licensee failed to notify Child # 1's authorized representative of the incident that occurred at FCCH which Licensee admitted. Licensee stated there was another parent picking up a child and day care children were children with Licensee by the door that Licensee completely forgot informing the parent of C1. Continued on LIC 9099 C Based on LPA interview and document review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. The following deficiency is being cited in accordance to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. Please refer to LIC9099 D for documentation of deficiency cited: Notice of Site Visit has been posted (LIC9213). The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted with Licensee Maria Raque Gomez. Notice of Site Visit has been posted (LIC9213). The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Web site address to obtain forms, review quarterly updates, review Title 22 & Health & Safety Codes is: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing