complaint·January 10, 2022

S1 & S2 admitted/ confirmed that the main heater for the classroom did break in November and that a repair company was called November 17, repairs were quoted November 18th and repairs started early December but were halted because they are waiting for parts due to supply chain issues. Upon arrival on 1/10/22 at 10:05am, LPA observed that the indoor temperature reading on the wall thermostat was 66 degrees which is below the 68 degree minimum regulation temperature in a room where children are present. S2 also stated that the classroom was cold in the mornings when the children arrived due to the heat being off overnight before the space heaters were upgraded the beginning of January when space heaters would be left on overnight. Based on interviews, observations and document review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. The following violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 6, was observed: see LIC 9099-D. This report was reviewed and discussed with S1. Appeal Rights were provided, and exit interview was conducted. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years. S1 was provided with a Notice of Site Visit (NOS) to be posted in the facility for 30 days.