complaint·July 10, 2023

On 5/4/2023 during staff interviews, Staff # 2 (S2) disclosed that during outside playing time when the children need to use the restroom a qualified teacher will take the children to the restroom and S2 will stay alone to supervise about 5-6 children for about 2 to 3 minutes while the qualified teacher takes the children to the restroom inside the classroom. Director stated she did not know that an aide can take children to the restroom; thus she has always asked the teachers to take the children to the restroom. Staff # 6 (S6) also disclosed that during outside playing time, S2 was left alone with the children when qualified teachers take the children to the restroom inside the classroom. During staff files reviewed and interviews, it was determined that S2 does not meet the teacher qualifications and duties. S2 disclosed does not have any early childhood education semester units. Based on LPA’s reviewing records and interviewing, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division & Chapter, is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D for the deficiency section 101216.1(c)(1)(A) Teacher Qualifications and Duties type B and 101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio type B. Exit interview was conducted with Director Cynthia Greenspan. Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. Director was informed that the notice of site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. Director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. End of Report Page 2 of 2 On 5/1/2023 the Orange County Child Care Office received a complaint alleging (1) Outdoor equipment used by day care children is in disrepair. Reporting Party (RP) stated there are wooden child-size chairs outside on the playground that have mold underneath and are falling apart. Children sit on these chairs while eating lunch outside. During the investigation on 5/4/2023, LPA Nunez and LPM Ho interviewed 6 staff members and inspected the outside furniture and equipment. During staff interviews on 5/4/2023, 6 staff were interviewed. 6 out 6 staff reported not seeing disrepair furniture and equipment. 5 out 6 staff reported throwing away toys, equipment, or furniture if they saw any disrepairs or mold. During the physical inspection conducting on 5/4/2023, LPA and LPM did not observed any disrepairs or mold on the outside equipment or furniture in the facility. Based LPA and LPM observations and interviews with staff, there is insufficient evidence to corroborate the allegation of Outdoor equipment used by day care children is in disrepair. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur; therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Cynthia Greenspan. Notice of Site Visit was provided to Cynthia Greesnspan and posted on the door. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. The director was provided a copy of their appeal right (LIC 9058 1/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Exit interview was conducted. Page 2 of 2