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32 | According to the reporting party, the R.P. alleged that Child #1 experienced repeated biting incidents on 09/29/2025, 11/05/2025, and 11/13/2025 in the Toddler B classroom and playground. It was reported that the incidents occurred during playtime, typically when children were fighting over toys. R.P. alleges that staff witnessed the incidents but could not confirm the exact duration of each incident. The reporting party expressed concern that the second incident resulted in a deeper bite. LPA interviewed the reporting party and confirmed multiple biting incidents involving Child #1. Reporting party stated Child #1 was taken to seek medical attention after one incident, but the doctor concluded the injury was a bruise that would resolve within one week and was not considered severe. R.P. had no note or photos to provide. R.P. also stated that facility does have enough supervision and ratios but R.P. concerns are that it happened three times.
LPA Perry conducted interviews with parents and no disclosures were made pertaining to the above allegations.
LPA conducted staff interviews and no disclosures were made pertaining to the above allegation. All staff interviewed stated that all biting incidents were observed. Staff reported that they remain within arm’s reach of the children and intervene as quickly as possible; however, biting incidents occur rapidly. Staff explained they utilize a program called “MyPath,” which provides teachers with strategies, activities, and resources for families to help reduce biting behaviors among toddlers or any other behaviors that children might have. Staff stated the Director is notified of all biting incidents and a plan is in place for children exhibiting repeated biting behavior. Per director multiple conversations were held with C#1 parents.
LPA did observe and review the Parent Handbook, which includes a section on biting. It states that if a child continues the behavior, the child may be asked to disenroll until the behavior decreases. The handbook also states that staff cannot disclose the identity or medical information of other children involved in incidents. During the inspection, LPA observed staff to be within ratio and providing appropriate ratios and supervision. Children were observed to be cared for appropriately, and staff responded promptly to children’s needs. LPA Perry confirmed through review of facility face to name rosters that teacher-child ratios were maintained at all times of the incidents. Facility provided documentation showing the plan in place to address and monitor biting behaviors, including tracking incidents and implementing intervention strategies through the MyPath app.
Based on interviews conducted and information gathered, there was no evidence to support the allegation. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore at this time the above allegations are unsubstantiated. A finding that the allegation may have happened or is valid, however, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that a violation did or did not occur.
There were no deficiencies cited on this day per Regulations Title 22. An exit interview was conducted with the Director Pam and Assistant Director. A copy of this report and the Appeal Rights were provided and discussed. A NOS was provided and must be posted for 30 days. |