complaint·October 2, 2023

LPA interviewed 6 staff. 4 out of 6 staff stated preschool children and toddlers are in the same classroom in the morning. S2 stated at 7:50am we clean up, and the toddlers clean up and go to their toddler play area. S3 stated at 8:00 am we go outside and we separate into their separate playgrounds. S6 stated the toddlers are combined with preschoolers in the morning, but then we separate at 8am, and they go into their separate yard. LPA Duron interviewed 3 parents. All interviewed parents stated they did not have any concern with facility. Based on LPA’s interviews, observations and reviewing records, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 Section 101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. Please refer to attached 9099D for documentation of deficiencies. This requirement is met as evidence by: Based on LPA’s interviews that staff are commingling day care children in care, which poses a potential health risk to the children in care. An exit interview was completed. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights were provided. The facility representative was provided with a copy of their appeal rights and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Licensing office within 15 business days. Any proposed changes to the physical plant, including telephone number, shall be immediately reported to the Department. The facility representative was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. The “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Page 2 of 2. End of Report. During the course of investigation, LPA interviewed licensee, staff, 3 parents, 3 children and reviewed records. During the initial inspection dated 7/31/23, LPA observed front entrance with a security code located on the side of the door. The director stated each parent is assigned an individual code to unlock front door to enter the building. Director stated, there is always someone at the front desk, unless there is an injury or an emergency. If the director had to step away, it is briefly. The door is always closed and locked throughout the day. During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed 6 staff. 6 out of 6 staff stated there is always someone at the front desk. 6 out of 6 staff stated each parent and staff have their own assigned code to enter the front entrance. 6 out of 6 staff stated the facility front door is always closed and locked. LPA Duron contacted and interviewed three parents by phone. All interviewed parents stated they did not have any concern with facility. Based on the information gathered from LPAs’ interviews, observation, and reviewing records, there is insufficient evidence to corroborate the allegations of staff do not adequately safeguard the facility premises. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegations did or did not occur in the day care facility, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was completed. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights were provided. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Licensing office within 15 business days. Any proposed changes to the physical plant, including telephone number, shall be immediately reported to the Department. The facility representative was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. The “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Page 2 of 2. End of Report.