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13 | On October 8, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darnella Aulani conducted an unannounced visit to deliver complaint findings regarding the allegation that on August 7, 2026 a staff hit a child on the hand. The purpose of the visit was explained to the Director Shuree Guzman, who granted access. Present at the facility were the Director, 31 staff members, and 181 children. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility.
It was alleged that Staff 1 (S1) hit Child (C1) on the top of the hand, using one hand. The Director conducted an investigation and found no evidence of the allegation.
LPA interviewed the Director, S1, and Staff 2 (S2). All denied involvement in or observation of any physical discipline and stated that no injuries were observed on C1 on the date of the alleged incident.
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