Complaint·March 4, 2025

Page 2 This is an amended version of the original report generated on 03/04/2025. The Department received a complaint on 11/19/2024 alleging Methamphetamine and Fentanyl found in baggie in facility restroom. During the course of the investigation, additional allegations regarding conduct inimical and reporting requirements were discovered. During the course of the investigation, IB investigator interviewed staff, children, reviewed Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) report, facility documents and video footage. The investigation concluded that on 11/8/24 Staff 1 (S1) left a lighter in a facility restroom and Staff 3 (S3) found pills and a powdered substance in a baggie in the same restroom. Facility staff members confirmed that staff and parents have access to the restroom where the unknown substance was discovered. Staff stated the substance was found in the restroom on 11/8/24; however, the substance was kept in a locked cabinet located in the front office of the facility until 11/18/24 when owner, Alejandro Moreno turned the baggie over to the CMPD. CMPD tested the contents of the baggie which tested positive for amphetamines and fentanyl. The Orange County Regional Office received an unusual incident report (LIC 624) on 11/21/2024 from director, Donna Koontz. Director reported that on 11/8/24 a lighter and a baggie with an unknown substance was found in facility restroom. Based on record review, CMPD report and interviews, there is enough corroboration and preponderance of evidence showing there was an illegal substance in a facility restroom which is accessible to staff and parents, facility did not ensure a safe and healthful environment for the children, and the facility did not report incident in a timely manner. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be Substantiated. Health and Safety Code Section 1596.885(c) Conduct Inimical and California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 Sections, 101223(a)(2) Personal Rights and 101212(d) Reporting Requirements are being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Continued on Page 3 Page 3 LPA Sarah Garcia informed owner, Alejandro Moreno that this report dated 03/04/2025 documents (2) Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Sarah Garcia informed owner, Alejandro Moreno to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 03/04/2025 that documents any Type A citation(s) 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. Director will send proof of signed acknowledgment of receipt of licensing reports (LIC 9224). This report documents (1) Type B is being cited for reporting requirements on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the owner, Alejandro Moreno and director. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. End of Report.