complaint·December 19, 2025

(Page 2) During the investigation on 10/20/2025, LPA toured the facility, obtained and reviewed the classroom sign in/out sheet. LPA also conducted interviews with the reporting party, five staff members, and four parents. LPA attempted to interview children, but was unable to due to their verbal development. Regarding allegation (1) Child was left unattended. During the staff interviews, S1 stated S1 recalled on one occasion, as children were being transitioned from the playground into the classroom, S1 realized C1 was not in the classroom. When S1 was looking for C1, S1 was told by a parent that C1\342\200\231s was already picked up by C1\342\200\231s representative. Three (3) out of five (5) interviewed staff stated they were aware of this incident. When interviewed, C1\342\200\231s representative stated they came to pick up C1 and found C1 was left alone in the playground. They asked S1 and S1 responded that it was a good thing that the playground gate was closed. On 11/24/2025, LPA conducted parent interviews. The interviewed parents did not divulge any information pertaining to the allegation or express any concerns regarding care of the children. Regarding allegation (2) Staff did not follow proper reporting requirements. During interviews, Director and Acting Director confirmed that they were made aware of the incident when C1 was left alone in the playground, however they did not report the incident to the Department or any other involved agencies. On 11/24/2025, LPA conducted parent interviews. The interviewed parents did not divulge any information pertaining to the allegation or express any concerns regarding care of the children. During record review, there was no incident report that were submitted to the Department regarding this incident on 10/8/2025. (Continue to page 3) (Page 3) Based on LPA\342\200\231s interviews and record review, the preponderance of evidence has been met; therefore, the allegation of: (1) Child was left unattended (2) Staff did not follow proper reporting requirements, was found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 101229(a)(1) and 101212(d) is being cited. See LIC9099D for deficiencies cited. This report cites a Type A violation and shall be provided to parents/guardians of children currently enrolled and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Parents/guardians must sign Form LIC9224 to be kept in each child's file. Exit interview was conducted. Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. Facility representative 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. Appeal Rights were explained. The Director was provided with a copy of the 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. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. End of report.