Follow-up·August 15, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patricia Duron conducted a Case Management Inspection to investigate previous deficiency which were cited during an investigation dated 7/21/2023. LPA Duron informed the director of the purpose of the visit. LPA met with Director, Amy Diaz. LPA observed 28 preschool children with 5 staff members. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. On 7/21/2023 facility was cited, California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 Section 101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision, 101212(d)(1)(C) Reporting Requirements, 101223(a)(1) Personal Rights During a visit to the facility, interviews with staff members were conducted and revealed that, Staff #1(S1) left child #1 in the restroom alone for approximately 4-5 minutes on 4/13/2023. A staff member found child#1 unsupervised at the gate between the elementary school and the Pre-K classroom after returning from the restroom. On 7/21/2023, LPA interviewed the director. According to the director, on 4/13/23 around 10am, a child was left alone at the gate outside between the elementary school and the PreK classroom for 2 minutes. Director stated another staff discovered a child was missing when doing a head count after returning to the classroom. Director stated they were unaware of reporting incident to Licensing office; however, it was reported to the Licensee. Page 1 of 2. On 5/12/23, LPA interviewed 6 staff members including the director, 2 of the 6 staff members witnessed S1 use a scolding stern voice towards C1. LPA Duron conducted this inspection to review facility’s procedures to ensure facility is following California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Regulations, Division 12.The Director stated, facility provides training to staff members regarding supervision, and personal rights annually. Start Well Program provided a training to staff, the training provided staff with supervision techniques, and provided information regarding the importance of communicating and supporting staff to ensure they are providing a supervised, safe and caring environment for the children in care. The Director provided individual training with each staff member, the director read and provided 101229 Responsibility for providing care and supervision regulation to each staff member. The director implemented a daily attendance sheet for staff members to use on a daily basis to keep track of all children present for the day. Each staff member communicates with one another the total head count of children present and informs the Assistant Director and Director. The director stated staff continue to communicate the head count with staff during transitions from inside to outside activities. Each staff member conducts a head count of the children while they are outside prior to transitioning indoors. Classrooms have a large dry erase board on door, where staff document the number of children in Little Friends and Big Friends room and staff document the total for both rooms. LPA observed board on door with number of children in each room. The staff will confirm the count verbally and with the daily attendance sheet. When staff members and children are indoors, staff will conduct a head count of the children and confirm with one another the count before closing the classroom door. A staff member is always at the open doorway to confirm the head count before closing the door to ensure supervision of children in care. In the areas that were evaluated, No deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. An exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with the Director, Amy Diaz. 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. The facility representative was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted for 30 consecutive days. The “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00.Appeal Rights 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. Page 2 of 2. End of Report.