complaint·October 28, 2024

Page 2 of 3 inside of it, outside of the classroom door while staff went inside of the classroom. It was unknown how long the infants were unsupervised. RP stated that while the stroller and the infants were outside of the classroom, there was no staff supervising the infants. LPA’s investigation involved interviews with ten staff members, including those directly working in the infant program and preschool staff who may have assisted in the infant program. Additionally, ten parents were contacted for their input; children were not interviewed due to their young age. • Staff Member 1 (S1) stated that children are placed in the stroller in front of the classroom before heading outside. Some toddlers may walk to the playground with a separate group. • Staff Member 2 (S2) indicated that they have not witnessed children being left unattended in the stroller, noting that children are always accompanied by their teachers. • Staff Member 3 (S3) confirmed that children are not left unattended in the stroller and that additional staff are always available to assist. • Staff Member 4 (S4) stated they have never seen children left unattended in the stroller, explaining that staff are trained to load and unload children properly. There is always someone at the entrance to assist with the transition. • Staff Member 5 (S5) emphasized that they have not observed any instances of children being left unattended in the stroller, as there is always staff present. • Staff Member 6 (S6) also reported that they have not seen children being left unattended in the stroller. • Staff Member 7 (S7) mentioned that some children remain in the stroller at the entrance of the infant room, while another staff member transfers infants to the staff outside to ensure they are supervised. • Staff Member 8 (S8) explained that they bring the stroller into the classroom and load children onto it during the transition to and from the playground. • Staff Member 9 (S9) stated that they take infants who cannot walk in the stroller to the playground, with one staff member loading them and another assisting with the transfer. They have not left infants unattended in the stroller. Continued on page 3 Page 3 of 3 • Staff Member 10 (S10) confirmed that there is always extra staff available during transitions, ensuring that children are not alone. If they are supervising four infants in the awake room, they hand the children over to the staff member at the entrance gate who stays with the children in the stroller. Of the ten parents contacted, three responded, expressing no concerns regarding the allegation that "staff left infants unattended in the stroller cart." Based on the interviews with 10 staff, contacting 10 parents, and LPA’s observation, there is not enough proof or evidence to support the above allegation occurred or did not occur. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging “Staff left infants unattended in the stroller cart”; 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. Notice of Site Visit was posted. The notice of site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalty of $100. The director, Jamie Luu and assistant director, Dominique Coccio was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 1/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Exit interview was conducted with director, Jamie Luu and assistant director, Dominique Coccio. End of report. Page 2 of 3 not supervise the infants when they nap. LPA’s investigation involved interviews with ten staff members, including those directly working in the infant program and preschool staff who may have assisted in the infant program on occasion. Additionally, ten parents were contacted for their input; children were not interviewed due to their young age. Interviewed staff confirmed that they physically check on napping infants every 15 minutes and log these checks in the ProCare application. (Log were reviewed). • Staff Member 1 (S1) and Staff Member 2 (S2) denied being aware of any instances where infants were left unsupervised during nap time, asserting that someone is always present in the napping room. • Staff Member 3 (S3) mentioned they were assigned to stay with awake children on two occasions recently and observed staff frequently entering and exiting the napping room knowing some infants were in the napping room. However, S3 did not witness any staff member remaining in the napping room during their one hour observation on both occasions. • Staff Member 4 (S4) claimed that there is always someone present in the infant napping room, while other staff supervise awake infants in a separate room. • Staff Member 5 (S5), assigned to supervise the napping room, reported entering the napping room to find one napping infant unsupervised. S5 noted that two staff members were with infants on the buggy (stroller) transitioning to the playground at the entrance of the classroom. S5 was unsure of the duration for which the infant was left unattended. • Staff Member 6 (S6) stated they did not observe any infants being left unattended. • Staff Member 7 (S7) emphasized that the napping room is separate from the awake room and that there is always staff present in the napping room. • Staff Member 8 (S8) confirmed that staff stay in the napping room during nap time. • Staff Member 9 (S9) asserted that no infants have been left unattended in the napping room and that one teacher is always present during nap time. • Staff Member 10 (S10) reiterated that there is always someone in the infant room while infants are napping. Continued on page 3 Page 3 of 3 Of the ten parents contacted, three responded, expressing no concerns regarding the allegations about supervision during nap time. Based on the interviews with 10 staff, reviewing documents, LPA’s observations dated 9/24/2024 and 10/26/2024, and contact with 10 parents of whom 3 parents responded with no concerns regarding the above allegation, it was determined the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, the allegation of "staff do not supervise children during nap time” is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Title 22 Regulations Section 101429 (a)(2) under Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants is cited on LIC 9099D next page. . The director, Jamie Luu was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Notice of Site Visit must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalty of $100.00. The director, Jamie Luu , and assistant director, Dominique Coccio were provided with a copy of their 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. The exit interview was conducted with director, Jamie Luu and assistant director, Dominique Coccio . End of reports .