complaint·August 15, 2023

The licensee/director was interviewed on 8/15/23 at 8:41am and stated that staff are providing supervision to children. Licensee/ Director stated and admitted that it did not occur to inform licensing over the incident of child (C1) who had left from one play yard to another without supervision. She stated the incident occurred on 8/8/23. Licensee /director stated that they had notified C1's parent (P1) over the incident with a telephone call. LPA asked how long the child was left alone in the other play yard, licensee/director stated that the child was there between 1 or 2 minutes in a separate barricaded play yard, but staff were aware C1 was in another play yard and were able to retrieve C1. LPAs interviewed staff (S1-S3) on 8/15/23. LPA addressed the allegations with staff not providing adequate supervision and facility failed to report incident as required. S1 stated that they have C1 who tends to run off but staff will keep C1 within eye sight. S1 stated they were not present for the incident but was aware of the incident and informed licensee/director. S2 stated that no children have been left alone on the playground. S3 stated that no children are left unsupervised and their is staff always with the children. LPA asked staff what they are doing to prevent children from taking off in which 2 of 3 staff stated that they keep a close eye on children and redirect them. LPA asked staff who completes incident reports in which 3 of 3 staff stated that the teacher completes incident reports. During today’s visit facility was toured and roster was requested. LPA observed 4 staff and 13 children in the facility. 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. Appeal rights were provided and exit interview conducted. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days. LPA interviewed licensee/director Denise Alioto on 8/15/23 and stated that child C1 had taken off under a barricaded ramp into the other side of the play yard. She stated the child was outside in the play yard for a minute or two and staff were aware that C1 had ran off. Licensee/director stated that staff (S3) immediately went after C1 through the classroom to the kitchen and into the play yard. Staff were not able to visually see the child but were aware that C1 made it to the other side of the fenced in play yard. Licensee/director stated they terminated care for C1 due to safety concerns and did not feel they were reasonably able to provide care for C1 LPAs interviewed staff (S1-S3) on 8/15/23. LPA addressed the allegation that day care child was left outside unattended. 2 of 3 staff children are supervised when they are outside. S3 stated that C1 would take off between the classrooms but staff were constantly supervising C1. 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. An exit interview was conducted. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.