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GARDEN COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL, THELicense 0734088801 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On July 10, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) met with center director Hailey Doughrity to discuss the above complaint allegation. Upon arrival there are 16 preschool age children on the playground along with 5 staff members. The center director arrived shortly afterward. Today interviews were conducted with the center's owner and director, a tour of the facility was conducted and records were reviewed. Based on interviews and record reviews, it was revealed that on at least one occasion, the facility was out of ratio by 2 children for less than 30 minutes when threre were 2 teachers and 26 children on the playground. Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1, are being cited on the attached LIC. 9099D. An exit interview was conducted with center director Hailey Daughrity

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 101216.3(a)Type B

    TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendanceTHIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY:Interviews and review of records which revealed on at least one occasion the facility was out of ratio by 2 children when there were 2 teachers and 26 children on the playground for less than 30 minutes

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What happened during the July 10, 2025 inspection of GARDEN COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL, THE?

This was a complaint inspection of GARDEN COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL, THE on July 10, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GARDEN COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL, THE on July 10, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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