Complaint·October 17, 2025

RP stated a teacher aide with no Early Childhood Education (ECE) unit was left alone supervising children without direct oversight from a fully qualified teacher multiple times. During the course of investigation, LPA interviewed 8 staff members, 2 parents, and reviewed staff files. No children interview was conducted due to children being non-verbal. During the staff interview, Staff 3 (S3), who is an aide with only 3 Early Childhood Development units, stated they were left alone supervising 4 infants. Staff # 8 (S8) stated they left S3 alone in the classroom supervising 4 infants when S3 used the restroom. Based on records reviewed on 8/19/25, (S3) is an Aide with only 3 units in Early Childhood Development. LPA interviewed 2 parents and none of the parents interviewed disclosed any information that supported the allegation. Based on interview and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation was found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 1 101216.2 (e) Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. See LIC9099D for one (1) Type B deficiency cited. Exit interview was conducted with Director Amber Welch. Report and deficiency were discussed. The Notice of Site Visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Appeal Rights were provided. Page 2 of 2 During the investigation, LPA interviewed 8 staff members, 2 parents, and reviewed facility records. No children interview conducted due to children being non-verbal. During the staff interview, 7 out of 8 staff stated there are enough teachers in the classroom to provide enough supervision. 7 staff stated they have not witnessed any unusual injuries to children that were not properly reported. 8 staff stated they use their personal phones for Bright Wheel app to upload photos and log children’s activities. Staff stated they use their personal phones to text their group chat for emergency support. Staff 8 (S8) stated there are usually 2 staff in each room and one staff can send a message in the group chat if support is needed in the classroom. Staff stated they use phones for personal use only on breaks. S8 stated S8 witnessed on April 11, 2025, C1 was running and tripped on a bookshelf and split their bottom lip, ice was applied and incident was reported to C1’s parents through bright wheel. S8 also stated C1 falls a lot and the parents have no issues with the fallings. LPA interviewed 2 parents and none of the parents interviewed disclosed any information that could support the allegation . Based on the interviews conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview was conducted with Director Amber Welch. Report was reviewed and discussed. The Notice of Site Visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Appeal Rights were provided. Page 2 of 2