complaint·April 14, 2026

Three staff (S1-S3) were interviewed on 1/6/26. S1-S3 stated that children are not taken outside if it is raining and if it begins to rain children are brought back in the classroom. S1 stated that if children are cold they are held by a staff or offered another layer of clothing. S1 stated C1 was showing signs of discomfort and that S1 felt C1's jacket and described it as wet and C1 had cold hands. S2 and S3 stated that sometimes it feels cold when the children are outside playing, but the children do not appear to be affected by the temperature. On 3/30/26, one witness (W1) was interviewed and stated that they observed C1 having pink, cold hands. W1 stated that gloves were placed on C1's hands but taken off by C1 twice. W1 stated that C1 was crying and that the child was ready to go inside. W1 stated they observed C1 had wet hair and clothing. W1 stated that outside period on the day this occurred from 10:15am-11:35am. Three children (C1-C3) were interviewed on 1/6/26. C1 stated they do not play outside when it is raining. C2 and C3 stated they play outside when it rains. C1 and C2 stated that if they are cold they are given another jacket or it their clothes are wet they get a change of clothes inside. Six parents (P1-P6) were interviewed. Four parents interviewed stated that children are not taken outside while it is raining or were unaware if children were being taken outside while it rained. Two parents interviewed stated that children were taken outside when it was too cold outside or when it was raining. Staff roster, student roster and student sign in and out sheet was reviewed. Based on the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), 101223 (a)(2) is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. This report was reviewed and discussed with Ester Davis. Appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days.