complaint·October 10, 2025

(Page 2) LPA was unable to interview the Reporting Party (RP) for further information as RP did not leave contact information. During today's investigation, LPA interviewed Staff 1 (S1), conducted an inspection of the physical plant in purple, orange, yellow, and red classrooms, documented photos, and obtained children's roster and pest/exterminator control documentation. LPA observed mouse traps in the staff kitchen, laundry room, and water heater closet near the front entrance of the school. LPA observed rodent droppings in the red room and yellow room. LPA observed the rodent droppings near the children's cots. Staff 1 (S1) disclosed that the facility is having a mice issue at the moment. The Dewey Pest control service was contacted approximately three weeks ago and placed mouse traps at the facility. Per S1 the mouse traps are only in classrooms after hours of operation. Children's and authorized representative interviews were not conducted due to nature of allegation and today's investigation. Based on observation, record review, and interview, it has been determined that staff did not keep facility free of mice and did not report incident in a timely manner. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) are found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 Section Buildings and Grounds 101238(a)(1) and Reporting Requirements 101212(d)(1)(C) . LPA Sarah Garcia informed director, Nellie Joustra, that this report dated 10/10/2025 documents (1) Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Sarah Garcia informed director, Nellie Joustra to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/10/2025 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Continued on Page 3 Continued Page 3 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Nellie Joustra. 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. End of Report.