complaint·August 30, 2023

Information from the complainant indicates that there is an old rotten smell in the back classrooms. During the tour of the facility grounds on all inspection dates, LPA did not observe any malodorous smells in the back classrooms indicated on the report, Interview with Staff #3 and Staff #4 states that there was a smell in the room, Staff #3 states it smells like “mold, mildew, or rats." Staff #4 states “they tried to clean it and they called someone to come…they couldn’t find anything. Could just have been old ducts.” Staff #5 states there is a smell in Room 1 that no one can identify. Parents made no disclosures regarding the above allegation. Based on the information provided, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit made by a licensing representative. Exit interview was conducted with Director Lucero San Lucas, at 10:55am. Copy of report provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 2 of 2 Information from the complainant indicates that the there are hazardous items accessible to the children in care. Director states that there was work on the church chapel but “it is not grounds that children have access to in the morning. Work is conducted during school time but it was on the other side of the meadow (play area) fence.” Director provided LPA with a picture of a ladder with electric saw hanging from it next to the meadow fence. Director continued to state that in the back of the school there is construction but there are benches blocking the access to it. LPA observed the benches and obtained pictures of it during inspection on 06/12/2023. Staff interviews with Staff #2, #3, and #4 corroborated the ladder and electric saw by the meadow. Staff state that the fence by the meadow has a hole in the fence that children can climb through. During LPA’s inspection on 06/12/2023, LPA obtained pictures of a torn fence by the meadow fence that was near where the ladder and saw were. Staff interviews disclosed that the back outdoor play area has been under construction. Staff interviews all corroborated that there are two benches that create a barrier to that back area but it does not make it inaccessible and children could climb over. LPA reviewed the back area and observed brooms, small shovel, and wood board covering a hole in ground. Pictures were obtained. Interview with Parent #3, #4, and #7 also corroborate that the meadow fence needs replacing. The hole observed in the meadow fence is large enough that a small child could climb out. This would have placed the child directly next to where the ladder and electric saw were placed, during operation hours. The tools and dug up ground in the back play area was not made inaccessible to children in care. Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted, 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 101223 Personal Rights), are being cited on the attached deficiencies page.”) Information from the complainant indicates that the facility has been operating out of ratio. During interview, director was able to provide me with the correct Teacher to child ratio of 1 teacher to 12 children. Director made no disclosures regarding the allegation and stated that “teachers will have a floater step in.” REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 2 of 3 Staff interviews were all able to correctly provide the teacher to child ratio. Staff #3 stated that they have had to “step in on my lunch to help” another teacher who was out of ratio. Staff #4 stated “sometimes we would be out of ratio…happened during surround care in the PM where there were more kids in one area.” Additionally, staff state that they sometimes do not get breaks due to understaffing. Parent interviews had a disclosure from Parent #4 stating they have seen “15 or more with 1 teacher” during drop off. The continued to say that they would see between 8-13 children with one teacher at pick up time. Based on LPA’s interviews which were conducted, 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 101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio), are being cited on the attached deficiencies page.”) Upon receipt of this report documenting a Type A deficiency, the licensee shall do the following: 1. Post the Notice of Site visit and any licensing report documenting a Type “A” deficiency. 2. The report and the Notice of Site visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. 3. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). 4. The Acknowledgement form (LIC 9224) must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. A copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form was provided during this visit. Exit interview conducted with Director Lucero San Lucas, at 10:55am. Plan of corrections reviewed and copy of report provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 3 of 3