complaint·February 22, 2024

LPA interviewed staff at the facility. 2 staff interviewed stated they have witnessed an incident wherein another staff member feeds an infant on the floor and lets the infant hold the bottle even when the infant is not ready to hold the bottle. None of the five parents interviewed disclosed any information that could support the allegations. Based on the LPA’s conducted interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be 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. See LIC809D for Type B deficiency cited. An exit interview was conducted with Director Vanessa Stahl. The Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. The 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. The director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First-level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. Appeal rights will be sent through email to the director at northfullerton@kindercare.com Page 2 of 2 On 2/22/24 LPA observed 4 infants napping in the crib. Infants that were sleeping on their stomach has crib labels which shows that they are able to roll and sleep on their stomach. LPA reviewed infant files and needs and services plan was reviewed and within compliance. LPA interviewed parents and none of the four parents interviewed disclosed any information that could support any of the allegations. Based on the interviews conducted, observation, and records reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted with Director Vanessa Stahl . The Notice of Sit e Visit was posted during the visit. The 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. The director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First-level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. Appeal rights will be sent through email to the director at northfullerton@kindercare.com Page 2 of 2