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Complaint

GROWING PATCH PRIVATE PRESCHOOL, THELicense 1038101961 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Based on the investigation, the preponderance of evidence demonstrates that a daycare staff member inappropriately handled a child in care; therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is cited during today’s inspection: (See next page, LIC9099-D). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Cristina Ortiz. Cristina was provided with appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. Although the allegation may have happened or are valid. There is not a preponderance of evidence to provide the alleged violations did or did not occur; therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiency is cited during today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Cristina Ortiz. Cristina was provided with appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

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.

  • 101223(a)(2)Type B

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights, (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: During the complaint investigation, it was revealed that Staff #1 (S1) grabbed Child #1 (C1) by the shoulder while attempting to prevent C1 from leaving the classroom. This action resulted in S1 scratching C1’s neck and leaving visible marks. This posed a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 18, 2025 inspection of GROWING PATCH PRIVATE PRESCHOOL, THE?

This was a complaint inspection of GROWING PATCH PRIVATE PRESCHOOL, THE on December 18, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GROWING PATCH PRIVATE PRESCHOOL, THE on December 18, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights, (2) To be accorded safe, healt..."

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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