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In the Matter of Quincy K. Suffolk County Department of Social Services, Respondent Herbie W., (Proceeding No. 1.) In the Matter of Jade K. Suffolk County Department of Social Services, Respondent Herbie W., (Proceeding No. 2.)
In a child protective proceeding, the petitioner has the burden
[945] of proving neglect by a preponderance of the evidence (see Family Ct Act § 1046 [b] [i]; Matter of Philip M., 82 NY2d 238, 243 [1993]; Matter of Tammie Z., 66 NY2d 1, 3 [1985]; Matter of Besthani M., 13 AD3d 452, 452 [2004]). Here, contrary to the appellant’s contention, the Family Court’s finding of neglect based on the use of excessive corporal punishment is supported by a preponderance of the evidence (see Family Ct Act § 1012 [f] [i] [B]; § 1046 [b] [i]; Matter of Chanyae S. [Rena W.], 82 AD3d 1247, 1247 [2011]; Matter of Isaiah S., 63 AD3d 948, 949 [2009]; Matter of Joshua B., 28 AD3d 759, 760-761 [2006]; Matter of Joseph O., 28 AD3d 562, 563 [2006]).
The appellant’s remaining contentions are without merit. Skelos, J.E, Dickerson, Belen and Miller, JJ, concur.