De Colores Child Development Center

ALLEGATION(S): Parent discovered a bruise on the child's left arm and parent believes it happened in the day care. Staff uses a harsh direct tone that intimidates day care children. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: LPA's M.C. and D.C. met with center Director R.T. for a complaint investigation regarding the above allegation. Present for the investigation were 7 staff members and 7 children in care. It was alleged that a child sustained a minor unexplained injury while in care. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted. Per reporting party, an incident occurred when she discovered a bruise on child's left arm after picking her up from day care. Per staff interviews, children obtain small bruises or scratches due to normal child play. None of the interviewed staff reported observing any injury while the child was in care nor did she display signs of having sustained an injury while in care. Interviews disclosed that although children have sustained occasional minor scratches or bruises, these minor injuries have occurred as a result of normal routines of children play. Based on the investigative findings, there was no evidence that proved whether or not the injury occurred while in care. In addition, there was no evidence to prove or disprove that, if the injury did occur, it was due to lack of supervision. Therefore, the allegation is determined to be unsubstantiated at this time. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: LPA's M.C. and D.C. met with center Director R.T. for a complaint investigation regarding the above allegation. Present for the investigation were 7 staff and 7 children in care. It was alleged that Staff uses a harsh direct tone that intimidates day care children. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted and files reviewed. Per reporting party, a child became visibly nervous while being given directions from teacher. Interviews disclosed that although teacher does have a loud voice and is very direct when talking to children, it is not in a mean or threatful way. None of the staff interviewed reported observing any concerns regarding any of the teachers. Interviews also disclosed that children in this class are very attached and display a close relationship with both teachers in the classroom. Based on the investigative findings, there was no evidence to prove whether or not the allegation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is determined to be unsubstantiated at this time. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Day care child sustained an unexplained injury while in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: LPA D.C. met with center Director A.B. for a complaint investigation regarding the above allegation. It was alleged that a child sustained an injury that resembled a hand print on his face without staff's knowledge and/or observation. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted. After picking up her child at the end of the day, a parent informed Director that a hand print was observed on a child who could not verbalize what occurred. Per staff, the child did not suffer any injury nor display any marks or signs of discomfort or infliction of pain during the day. Interviews revealed that child was observed sleeping face down on his hands for the duration of his nap. Per staff child did not display any visible marks upon pickup. Neither staff, nor the parent were able to determine how, when and/or where the alleged injury may have occurred. Based on the investigative findings LPA was unable to determine if the alleged hand print on child's face happened as a result of a personal rights violation or due to child sleeping on his own hands during nap time. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged personal rights violation(s) did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted and report reviewed with Center Director A.B. Notice of Site Visit provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

101700.3(b)(1) · Type B

Lead Testing Written D.A. result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on record review four faucets at the facility (identified as faucets W-1, W-2, W-3, and W-4) used by children had a lead exceedance, which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

101229 Responsibility for Providing Care & Supervision (a) [..] provide care and supervision [..]meet the children's needs (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision [..] include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, record review and interviews Child 1 and Child 2 were left unattended leaving the classroom and walking to the playground on the second level, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.