Complaint·January 14, 2025

According to Staff interviewed during the course of the investigation, staff stated that the children are not left unattended. Staff stated that in an emergency case where a child needs to use the restroom and no other adults are present they have quickly taken the child. According to Parents interviewed during the course of the investigation, parents stated that upon pickup, they have been unable to locate a teacher to open the door while the children visibly playing near the front classroom area. During the initial 10 Day inspection, LPA Ornelas observed children left unsupervised in the classroom for moments approximately 1-2 minutes, while the teacher had to assist a child with a restroom break. LPA observed teacher step away while the remaining children stayed in the classroom with the hired music teacher for the day. LPA did not observe any other staff available to assist with supervision due to all other staff having to maintain ratio. Based on the information obtained through observations and interviews, the allegation is substantiated. A substantiated finding means that the complaint is substantiated and the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. 1 Type A deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC9099-D. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parents/guardians of the children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parents/guardians of any children newly enrolled at the facility for the next twelve (12) months. The LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports must be maintained in each child's file immediately upon receipt from the parent. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Karen Beninati and Jezyka Roldan