Complaint·February 15, 2023

On 02/08/2023 The reporting party stated the church had a member install poles for potential shading areas on the playground. These poles are not up to code and due to their location, they are a danger to our children and that they personally have witnessed children run into the poles. The reporting party stated that whomever installed them left cement droppings all over where 2,3 and 4-year-old children can access them as well as left trash everywhere. This is unacceptable and hopefully your facilities can assist this school/church in getting this building safe for our children. On 02/10/2023 LPA, Gutierrez was able to interview the reporting party who stated that they observed large metal poles installed in the playground in round cement slabs and that there is cement and trash left on the play ground from the installation. The reporting party stated they wanted to recant the statement of seeing children run in to the poles but is afraid that will happen if something is not done as soon as possible. On 02/15/2023 LPA conducted an investigation inspection regarding the alleged allegations. During the visit LPA was provided a full tour of the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA observed there to be 08 metal poles that were installed on the preschool playground over the play areas at the facility. 02 poles are within 5 feet of one of the buildings at the facility. The poles are metal and are about 11 feet above the ground in height. There was no padding materials observed to be around the poles installed. LPA did not observe any trash on the grounds during today’s inspection. On 02/15/2023 LPA interviewed the director regarding the allegations. The director stated that the poles were installed on 02/04/2023 and did not know the about the poles until 02/06/2023. The director stated that there was also debris observed the morning of 02/06/2023 and it was immediately cleaned it up when observing the children throwing the debris.. The director further revealed that the change in physical plant of the addition to poles in the outside play area was not reported to their local licensing office. During today, 02/15/2023 LPA took pictures of the poles installed and recommended to contact the contractor to get more information on how to ensure the safety for the children present of the new poles being properly installed. LPA received a copy of the installation contract. Page 2 of 3 Based on statements and observation, the allegations of physical plant- Facility does not provide a safe environment for children in care, the staff did not ensure that facility is free of trash and reporting requirements that the facility did not report physical plant changes of the play yard area addition of metal poles to their local licensing office is deemed substantiated. A substantiated finding means that the complaint is substantiated, and the allegations are valid because the preponderance of the evidence standards have been met. The following were revealed and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Section 07 101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space and and 101237 (a) Alterations to Existing Buildings, 2 Type b deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 809D Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Rebekah Bay . Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Page 3 of 3