complaint·March 30, 2023

On 03/30/2023 at 3:05 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an Unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Kindercare Learning Center #1039. LPA met with Director, Lisa Sauter and Asst Director, Selene Acosta and explained purpose of investigation. Finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. During today's inspection, there were 23 school age children in care with 2 staff members. Director stated there are 29 school age children currently enrolled. Complainant alleges that Staff did not provide adequate supervision to day care child resulting in day care child leaving facility. During the course of the investigation, LPA inspected the facility, reviewed records and conducted interviews. It was determined that C1 was left unattended for 10 minutes when C1 left the facility unsupervised. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 is being cited on 9099-D page. Exit interview was conducted with Director Lisa Sauter and Asst Director Selene Acosta. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS.