complaint·March 12, 2026

On 3/5/26 LPA Laird conducted interviews with three staff (S1-S3). Two staff interviewed stated they had knowledge of photos that had been taken of children. Staff stated the photos taken were shared between staff as a way to communicate and they were not shared outside of the staff message. All staff interviewed stated children are escorted to the bathroom and a staff will stand in the doorway and monitor children in the bathroom and in the classroom. On 3/5/26 LPA Laird obtained evidence as part of this investigation. Through interviews, staff spoke of two separate photos depicting children. Through observations and evidence obtained, LPA Laird did not observe any inappropriate images of children. Based on evidence obtained as part of this investigation and staff interviews, LPA Laird determined there is sufficient evidence to suggest the allegations are valid. Although evidence obtained does not depict inappropriate images of children in care, the need for taking video or photos of children in care was unnecessary. In addition, based on staff interviews, there are instances when staff are tasked with watching both children in the restroom as well as children in the classroom and/or playground. Should staff need to respond to children in either area, the children in the opposite area would be left unsupervised. Based on the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility director, Julia Willette. Appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. On 3/5/26 LPA Laird conducted three staff interviews (S1-S3). All staff stated they will use mini marshmallows as positive reinforcement when children are good listeners or are helpful. All staff denied using treats as a form of punishment. All staff interviewed denied children are left unattended in the nap rooms. One staff stated they have stood in the doorway of the nap room and directed children in the adjoining classroom while they're transitioning outside, but they have never left children alone in the nap room. All staff denied having knowledge of an incident involving a child putting un-flushable wipes in the toilet and having to take them out with their bare hands. All staff stated they supervise children while on the play structures. On 3/4/26 a child was injured on the volcano play structure. LPA Laird conducted a case management inspection on 3/5/26 and determined the injury was not caused due to lack of supervision. Based on interviews, LPA Laird determined there is not sufficient evidence at this time to determine the allegations are valid. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the findings are unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility director, Julia Willette. Appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.