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32 | Based on interviews with pertinent parties including the licensee, it was disclosed that a child sustained multiple injuries, with the latest injury including redness on the cheek while in care at the facility. Licensee stated that on or about August of 2021, there was an incident at the facility where a child suffered an injury that resulted in a laceration and/or a bump on the back of their head. It was also reported, the child has been injured multiple times while in care at the facility. Licensee admitted that on or about 08/17/2022, there was another incident involving the subject child being scratched near their eye by another child, while in care.
It was also alleged that Licensee did not notify day care child’s parents of these incidents. By licensee’s own admission, these injuries occurred while under care and supervision of facility staff. Licensee confirmed these incidents occurred, but had no evidence that parents were notified. According to Licensees, the facility’s policy is to inform parents either verbally or in writing of injuries that occur, while children are in their care. Licensee admitted that on or about 08/17/2022, she did not report an injury that took place in her facility. The parents learned about the injury (scratch on eye and redness on face) once they reached their residence and had to ask licensee about the incident themselves.
According to the licensee, the information was not reported to the parent, due to the parent leaving before they had a chance to tell them. Licensee stated, the parents were engaged in a conversation with another parent and they walked away with their children before licensee could speak with them. Licensee did not place a phone call or text message after the parent left to inform them of what occurred regarding the injury involving their child.
Licensee stated that she writes incident reports and uses text messages or phone calls to inform parents of injuries, but was unable to provide or produce any documentation regarding reporting these incidents.
Based on LPAs interviews, including licensee’s own admission, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 12) are being cited on the attached LIC9099D. |