Complaint·September 1, 2021

On 09/01/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brittany Newton conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of closing a complaint investigation. LPA was met by director Karen Llamas. Present for the inspection was 15 preschoolers. Throughout the course of the investigation LPA conducted interviews and reviewed documentation. Interviews and documentation revealed that in April, a child wandered off of the facility grounds unattended and unsupervised. The child was found by a police officer and a nearby citizen. Based on the preponderance of evidence, the allegation is therefore SUBSTANTIATED. Citation can be found on the attached 9099-D. A civil penalty of $500.00 was also assessed for ZERO TOLERANCE of absence of supervision. Upon receipt of this report, facility shall provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of all children in care at the facility by the end of business day and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. All parents/guardians must sign an acknowledgement form of proof of receiving this report (LIC 9224). The LIC 9224 must be placed in the child's file to be reviewed by licensing. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights provided, and a copy of this report was left with Karen Llamas. Notice of site visit provided, facility reminded it must remain posted for 30 days.