Complaint·June 9, 2025

for several minutes. I witnessed a child going toward their school when an adult ran after him, while another individual in front was able to pick up the child and handed them to a teacher inside the yard.” As well as the Co-Complainant stated, “On April 29, 2025, around 10 AM, I observed a two-year-old male child walking and wandering outside of the facility for approximately five minutes. A teacher immediately opened the gate and brought the child back inside. I was also informed that the director did not want to report this incident to licensing.” LPA Perry was unable to contact the R.P. as well as unable to contact the co-complainant due to being anonymous. Interviews with facility staff confirmed that Child #1 did exit the facility’s preschool yard unsupervised. Staff #3 and Staff #4, who were assigned to supervise that area during outdoor time, stated they did not observe the child leaving. It wasn’t until Staff #5, who was located in the infant yard saw child #1 on the sidewalk that the situation became known. Staff#2 stated that while they were in their class, one of their students pointed outside the window indicating that they saw a child outside of the facility. Staff #2 stated that while they did see a child come in and out of their view due to obstructions, outside of the facility premises they did not recognize the child of being one of their children until they peeked outside the classroom door and heard S#3 scream, when they noticed and realized it was C#1. Staff #5 reacted immediately from the infant yard, dropping the facility iPad (timestamp at 10:16 AM) and retrieving the child. Staff #5 described the child as appearing sad, upset, and at risk of stepping off the sidewalk. The child was returned unharmed to Staff #3 and Staff #4 inside the preschool yard. Staff #1 acknowledged that the incident did happen and was not reported to the Department. S#1 stated that an internal review was conducted and concluded that staff maintained supervision. However, after review of those documents, no disclosures by staff stated that they witnessed the child leaving the yard until after the fact. Parent interviews made no disclosures pertaining to the above allegation. All parents disclosed that they have no issues with the facility and are very satisfied with the facility. No parent concerns regarding supervision or safety. During the LPA’s inspection, it was determined that the child #1 exited through the emergency exit door in the preschool yard. Which has an alarm, and when C#1 exited it did not go off. It was stated that that day the alarm was not functioning properly. A yarn had been temporarily tied to the door following the incident, and staff confirmed that they installed a metal bar to block access to the door latch as a corrective measure. The child’s scheduled outdoor playtime was from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The child was observed outside in the play yard from 10:08am-10:38 AM, and the exact duration of time the child was unsupervised outside of the facility could not be confirmed. According to interviews conducted Child #1 was obtained at around 10:16am outside of the facility. LPA did not observe this incident to be reported to CCLD per file review and staff interviews. Based on interviews conducted and documentation obtained, regarding the above allegation that Child#1 exited the facility unsupervised through an emergency door in the preschool play yard and the incident was not reported to CCLD, as required by Title 22 Regulations, which has been determined that the allegation has been deemed SUBSTANTIATED. A finding of Substantiated means that the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. California Code of Regulations (Title 22 Division & Chapter), The deficiency listed is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. One type A deficiency is being issued today. As well as One type B deficiency is being issued today. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citations. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon their return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled child for the next 12 months. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC9224) shall be in each child’s file, acknowledging receipt. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal rights were given and explained. LPA also provided Title 22 Regulations print out of deficiencies issued. Exit interview conducted, report provided to Cynthia Meza, Director.