complaint·April 8, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erwin Tjhia met with Director, Patricia Barragan, to deliver findings of the complaint investigation regarding the above allegation. LPA observed 12 children supervised by 4 staff. It was alleged that Day care child was provided food they are allergic to resulting in allergic reaction. Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews with director and staff. The interview revealed that staff were aware of the child allergic to beans and served different type of food to the child. However, staff failed to prevent the child from reaching out other child’s food that contained beans, which caused an allergic reaction. Based on the information obtained during the investigation the evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is/are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. The following Title 22 Deficiency is/are being cited on the subsequent 9099-D page. Upon receipt of Type A citations, Director shall post and provide copies of the LIC 9099-D for parents/guardians of children in care and for parents/guardians of newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. Director must also keep the signed LIC 9224, acknowledging receipt of LIC 9099-D in each child's file. Appeal Rights were provided, and LPA posted a Notice of Site Visit which must remain posted for 30 days.