complaint·September 26, 2024

Licensee acknowledged the bruising to C1’s thigh/leg, but denied the injuries were a result of staff conduct. According to Licensee and S1, C1 did not have existing bruising injuries when dropped off, and Licensee and S1 did not see or know exactly how C1 sustained the bruising. Licensee stated we always check the children when they arrive and even if they have one little mark or scratch, I ask the parents what happened to their child. Licensee stated I am sure C1 did not sustain any injuries while in my care, nor did we notice any bruising/marks prior. It wasn't until after leaving my house and after a few minutes later that C1's parent called me to go outside, and when I went outside to see C1, I did notice the marks on C1's leg. Licensee stated "I don't understand how those marks/bruising showed up all of a sudden, but I can assure you that if it occurred here, it was not due to an injury or any mistreat". Based on available information, records reviewed and LPA observations, although C1 did sustain bruising on thigh/leg the cause of bruising is undetermined, therefore, the allegation is Substantiated. The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 9099D. Reports citing Type A violations are to be provided to parents/guardians of children currently in enrolled and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled. This report was reviewed and discussed with the Licensee, Diana Cuevas. Appeal Rights were provided. The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 9099D. Reports citing Type A violations are to be provided to parents/guardians of children currently in enrolled and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Parents/guardians must sign Form LIC9224 to be kept in each child's file. This report was reviewed and discussed with the Licensee. Appeal Rights were provided. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit. Licensee stated during Covid, there were special rules that parents were not allowed inside, but after Covid, no special rules. Some parents are always rushed and don't want to come inside, they just pick up their child at the door and run off, but if a parent wants to come in, they are welcome all the time, no entry is denied. Interviews were conducted with Parent 2 (P2) and Parent 3 (P3) on 9/11/24. Interviews and records reviewed do not corroborate with the allegations. Based on interviews conducted, although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred, therefore the allegations are Unsubstantiated. There was no Title 22 deficiency cited based on the above findings. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed and discussed with Licensee, Diana Cuevas. Appeal Rights were provided. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit.