complaint·September 15, 2022

Information provided by the complainant alleges that a few years ago the classroom was operating out of ratio and that staff was providing day care children with expired milk. During this investigation, LPA Garcia obtained a copy of Children\342\200\231s rosters LIC 9040 dated 09/08/22, 09/07/22 and 07/26/22, parent handbook, enrollment packet, Twaddler daily activity/ diaper check schedule, diaper changing procedures posting, pictures of the diaper changing area were taken and interviews were conducted with the Administrator and four (4) day care staff. Pertaining to the allegation that the classroom was operating out of ratio interviews conducted with staff determined incidents occurred in 2010-2011 where Staff #3 was left alone with 13-15 children leaving only staff #3 in the classroom providing the care and supervision of children in care. Statements confirm that incidents took place at the facility in the Twaddler room due to staff shortages. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. During inspections conducted on 09/15/22, 07/26/22, 06/23/21 and 06/08/21 LPA Garcia observed the facility meeting the required teacher-child ratio. Per Administrator Suk \342\200\234Mandy\342\200\235 Seto, the facility has had low enrollment since 03/2020. The staff interviewed during this investigation confirmed this information. There are a total of 29 children enrolled and 5 staff present daily. LPA obtained a current copy of the Personnel Report (500) dated 09/15/2022 and LPA verified the staff currently working. LPA also obtained a current children\342\200\231s roster to verify the total number of children enrolled since 03/2020. Report continues on next page 2 of 3. Regarding to the allegation of staff provides day care children with expired milk interviews conducted with staff determined staff provide children with am and pm snack. Statements confirm by staff that staff serves the children and staff conducts inventory of the food provided. Based on observations made on 07/26/2022, LPA Garc\303\255a observed expired food during inspection of the food inventory that is stored at the facility. LPA observed inside the refrigerator; flour tortillas with a best before date of 07/20/22, cream cheese with a best when used by date of 06/21/22, butter with an expiration of 11/29/19, Frozen chicken and cheese taquitos with a best by date of 3/13/22 (pictures were taken). Based on LPAs observation, interviews which were conducted, and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, the following deficiencies are being cited (see attached 9099D). A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee representative, Suk \342\200\234Mandy\342\200\235 Seto. End of report: Page 3 of 3.