Le Petit Elephant Nursery

Based on LPAs interviews and observations, A4-A7 observed children putting rocks and/or bark in their mouths. Addionally, LPAs observed one infant putting dried chickpeas in their mouth. The facility did not ensure outdoor activity space was in a safe condition for the activities planned which poses/posed a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk(s) to children in care. 8 a daily check list for safety hazards was implemented in October 2025 which will be discussed at the staff meeting to ensure the area is safe and effectively free of debris including the edges of the play yard.

Based on LPAs record review and interviews with A4,A6, C1’s bottle was served to another child. This poses/posed a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk(s) to children in care. 8 She will conduct staff training on the 4 R's of feeding which will be posted in the classroom.

Based on LPA interview and record review, A2 was instructed to place the crib in front the baby gate by the door in the nap room and stay in room 2 with the infants who were awake. This poses/posed a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk(s) to children in care.

Based on LPA's observation an infant was in a crib, asleep on their stomach which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the facility had one faucet (Site “B”), that exceeded that allowable levels of lead in the water (14 ppb). This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8 Staff stated Site “B” will replace the sink and will submit proof by picture once completed and required forms to melinda.mohr@dss.ca.gov by 06/26/23.

Personal rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidence by: 1 The Licensee stated that she will implement a new bite policy for the center's infant program. Furthermore, the Licensee stated that staff will receive training in implementing techniques to help address a child's biting behavior and will submit proof of staff attendance for the training and an agenda of the topic(s) covered. Reading materials regarding handling biting behavior was provided to the Licensee. The Licensee stated she will submit the aforementioned documents to the LPA by 04/10/23. Based on corroborating evidence to support the allegation and documentation obtained from the facility, the facility did not fully meet the needs of C1 and address C1’s biting behavior which resulted in C1 biting other children and also being bit by other children in care. Between May 2022 and December 2022, there were 50 documented…