For physical abuse (substantial physical injury) by a child against another child, who must be notified and when?

• A. To Licensing As soon as you become aware of it. To Parents Immediately after ensuring the safety of the child. Not to law enforcement.
• B. To Law Enforcement immediately after you become aware. To Licensing within 24 hours. To Parents.
• C. To Parents within 24 hours. To Licensing within 24 hours. Not to Law Enforcement.
• D. To Licensing within 7 days. To Parents after 72 hours. To Law Enforcement after 30 days.

Answer: (A)

When a child causes substantial physical injury to another child, the immediate obligation is to involve the regulatory oversight body by notifying the licensing agency right away, and then inform the parents promptly after you’ve ensured the injured child’s safety. This sequence prioritizes safeguarding and regulatory accountability: licensing notification creates an official record and triggers any required investigations or oversight, while informing parents supports transparency and involvement in their child’s welfare. In this scenario, law enforcement is not specified as a required notification step, so the focus is on timely licensing contact and parent notification after safety concerns are addressed.