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screaming/yelling. Licensees stated that Assistant is disgruntled and caused a lot of problems. Parent 1 (P1) stated Licensees seem “overwhelmed with 10 kids”. Child 1 (C1), demonstrated to P1 how L1 hit C1 on the forehead, how L2 slapped the back of his neck and how Assistant slapped his face and grabbed his arm tightly. Parent 2 P2) stated Assistant would give “bear hugs and would restrain not console” children. P2 stated Child 4 (C4), stated being hit in the same manner as C1. During C1’s interview, C1 motioned with hands and stated, “Elvira grabbed me…spin me… and throw me to the wall…” Child 3 (C3) witnessed the treatment of C1 and demonstrated to LPA how C1 was grabbed at the wrist and squeezed tightly by providers. Parent 3 (P3) stated that L1 told them verbally and in a written statement, that their child was physically removed from one area to another when the Assistant was frustrated with the children. Licensees are responsible for their actions and that of the people employed.
It was alleged that Licensees do not meet the personal care needs of children in care in a timely manner.
Assistant stated she would only diaper one child and that Licensees were supposed to change the diapers. L1 stated that L2 is responsible for changing boys only. L1 is responsible for changing all the children. L1 stated the Assistant refused to change diapers. RP stated that on one occasion RP's grandchild had a soggy diaper at pick up and had dry poop in the private areas. Assistant stated that on October 24, 2025, two (2) children were not diapered in a timely manner. L1 and Assistant stated L1 left the facility and was away for approximately 4 hrs. During that time, two (2) female children were not changed. L1 became upset with Assistant for not diapering the children. Four (4) parents stated their children were not cleaned properly resulting in diaper rashes and dry poop stuck on their private areas.
Based on interviews, file review, and observations conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. |
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Type A
01/22/2026
Section Cited
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102423(a)(2) | 1
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(2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodation, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement was not met by: | 1
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7 | Licensees will start a daily diaper chart, change/check diapers every 2 hrs, and will communicate with each other and parents regarding the child's diapering. Licensee will email LPA the statement of plan of correction |
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14 | Licensees did not change diapers in a timely manner ressulting in diaper rashes, and/or did not properly clean excriment off children's private areas | 8
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14 | and diaper chart by 5:00 PM, January 22, 2026 |
Type A
01/22/2026
Section Cited
CCR
102423(a)(4) | 1
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7 | (a) Each child receiving services from a FCCH shall have certain rights… These rights include…(4)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature...This reuriement was not met by: | 1
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7 | Licensees have dismissed previous assistant. Licensees have hired a new full time assistant, will divide children according to age and development, provide more age appropriate activities, plan an |
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14 | Based on interviews, children were held in a bear hug (not to console), slapped/hit in various parts of their bodies, were grabbed with force by the wrist and removed from one area to another without the consent of the child. | 8
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14 | age appropriate curriculum ahead of time, incorporate more music for gross motor activities and will watch Personal Rights video from the department and write a statement with the new adjustments and that they viewed and understand children's Personal Rights. |