Follow-up on corrections·January 22, 2026

On 01/22/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deschampe conducted an unannounced visit to deliver findings in response to a self-reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR)(LIC 624) received on 09/05/2025 regarding inappropriate child on child interaction. This is a continuation of the investigation initiated on 09/15/2025. At 8:30 AM LPA was allowed entry to the facility and greeted by the facility director, Hope Flores. A walk through of the facility was conducted, with the following census: Total census was 34 preschool children and 11 staff. Total enrollment for the facility is 99 preschool children, with half-day, full-day, and non-regulated staggered schedules. On 09/05/2025, an Unusual Incident Report was filed with the Orange County Regional Office (OCRO) by the facility director, Hope Flores to self-report an incident that allegedly occurred on 09/03/2025. Hope stated on 09/03/2025, Staff 3 (S3) observed both Child 1 (C1) and Child 2 (C2) were trying to pull each other’s pants down and told them to stop. When C1 was picked up by Parent 1 (P1), C1 told P1 that C2 pulled down C1’s pants and C2 stuck their finger in C1’s butt. During the investigation, LPA made observations, interviewed 3 staff, attempted to interview 2 children, interviewed 2 parents/authorized representatives, obtained pertinent documentation including emails, children’s records, facility ouch reports, facility incident reports, and screenshots of text messages. During the staff interviews, facility director, Staff 2 (S2), and Staff 3 (S3) stated they did not witness C2 pulled down C1’s pants and stick their finger in C1’s butt. S2 stated S2 did not witness the alleged incident. S3 stated S3 did not witness the alleged incident. However, S3 stated S3 believed C2 pulled down C1’s pants and stick their finger in C1’s butt because C2 is real rough with friends and C2 has had a lot of incidents pulling friends and pushing them. Facility director stated she believed C2 put fingers in C1’s butt because the day C1 claimed it happened, another teacher told the facility director that they witnessed C1’s behavior was noticeably different and abnormal. C1 normally would not want to go home when being picked up but on the alleged incident day, C1 told P1 that C1 was ready to go home when being picked up. LPA attempted to interview C1 and C2 using the Ten Step Investigative Interview and both children did not qualify for an interview. Based on LPA’s interviews, observation, and record review, there was adequate evidence to support C1’s disclosure. California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Division 12 Chapter 1, Section 101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. The exit interview was conducted with the facility representative, Laura Power. The Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. The facility representative was reminded that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Appeal Rights were discussed and provided to the facility representative and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Licensee must file an appeal, in writing, to the Regional Manager within 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment or notice of deficiency. First level appeals should be sent to the Regional Manager at the address listed above. End of report