Incident investigation·April 18, 2025

On 4/18/25, at 11:25am, a case management inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Chan who met with the Director, Nina Betonte. LPA was lead on a walkthrough of the facility. A self-reported incident by the facility was received at the Regional Office on 4/14/25 which stated that on 4/10/25, Child #1 (C1) was left in the classroom unsupervised. Census was taken. Census was 31 preschool children and 6 staff. A review of criminal record clearances indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Based on a self-reported incident, a child representative witnessed C1 was left alone in the Maple room unsupervised. Based on staff statements received by the department about the incident, staff was not aware C1 was left in the Maple classroom unsupervised. Staff stated they witnessed 2 children ran inside the classroom, and then realized there were 3 children inside. Based on staff interview, staff did not know that C1 was left in the classroom alone and unsupervised, staff also stated there was no head count procedure during transition from classroom to snack time which is held outdoor. Based on the information gathered from the interviews conducted and statements received, it was determined that C1 was left alone in the Maple classroom unsupervised. For records purposes, LPA obtained a copy of sleep log of C1 the week of the incident. During walkthrough, at 11:40am, LPA observed and witnessed 13 toddlers and 3 staff from the toddler option license having snacks in the open area of the preschool yard, and comingling with the preschool children. 3 preschoolers sat down next to the toddlers and started opening their lunches. Director stated they do not have a waiver for shared yard. Page 1 of 2 The facility was not in compliance of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12. 1 Type A violation cited for section 101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision, and 1 Type B violation for Section 101161(a) Limitations on Capacity. See LIC809D for deficiencies cited. LPA Chan informed Director Nina Betonte that this report dated 04/18/25 documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. LPA Chan also informed the Director Nina Betonte, to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 04/18/25 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Nina Betonte. Appeal Rights was provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Page 2 of 2